History & Civics
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the President & Vice President of the International Court of Justice?
- Term in office is 3 years.
- They are both nominated by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
- The Vice-President takes charge in the absence of the President.
- The President and Vice-President may be re-elected.
Answer
They are both nominated by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.
Reason — The United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council only elect the 15 judges of International Court of Justice. However, the President and the Vice-President are elected internally by the 15 Court judges themselves.
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