Who appoints the Judges of International Court of Justice?
Correct answer: D. General Assembly and Security Council
- A. General Assembly only
- B. Security Council only
- C. Security-General of the UN
- D. General Assembly and Security Council
Explanation
ICJ judges are elected separately but concurrently by the UN General Assembly and Security Council, with an absolute majority required in both bodies. Neither organ appoints them alone.
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