Which organs of the United Nations elects judges of the International court of Justice ?
Correct answer: C. Security Council & General Assembly
- A. General Assembly alone
- B. Economic & Social council
- C. Security Council & General Assembly
- D. Trusteship Council & General Assembly
Explanation
The General Assembly and the Security Council elect International Court of Justice judges independently but concurrently, with a candidate needing a majority in both bodies. The other UN organs do not elect the judges.
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