What is the primary function of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
a) To prosecute war criminals
b) To resolve legal disputes between states
c) To enforce international treaties
d) To legislate international law
Where is the International Court of Justice located?
a) Geneva, Switzerland
b) New York, USA
c) The Hague, Netherlands
d) Paris, France
Which of the following is a key function of the ICJ?
a) Enforcing global sanctions
b) Issuing advisory opinions on legal questions
c) Conducting military interventions
d) Drafting international treaties
Who can bring a case before the International Court of Justice?
a) Only countries involved in the dispute
b) Only UN members
c) Any private individual
d) Any state that accepts the jurisdiction of the ICJ
How many judges serve on the International Court of Justice?
a) 12
b) 15
c) 20
d) 30
What is the term length for a judge of the International Court of Justice?
a) 5 years
b) 7 years
c) 9 years
d) 12 years
Which body elects the judges of the International Court of Justice?
a) The United Nations General Assembly
b) The Security Council
c) The UN Economic and Social Council
d) The General Assembly and the Security Council jointly
What type of jurisdiction does the ICJ have over legal disputes between states?
a) Compulsory jurisdiction
b) Voluntary jurisdiction
c) Advisory jurisdiction
d) Limited jurisdiction
Can the International Court of Justice enforce its rulings?
a) Yes, directly with military power
b) Yes, through economic sanctions
c) No, the ICJ relies on the cooperation of states
d) No, the ICJ can only issue advisory opinions
What happens if a state does not comply with an ICJ ruling?
a) The ICJ can impose financial penalties
b) The Security Council can intervene
c) The UN can issue a resolution
d) The case is dismissed with no consequence
What types of cases does the ICJ generally handle?
a) Criminal cases
b) Political disputes
c) Legal disputes between states
d) Human rights violations
What does the ICJ’s advisory jurisdiction allow it to do?
a) Determine the guilt of individuals in war crimes
b) Provide legal opinions to UN organs and specialized agencies
c) Enforce global laws against human rights violations
d) Resolve internal political conflicts in states
Which document established the International Court of Justice?
a) The UN Charter
b) The Treaty of Versailles
c) The Geneva Conventions
d) The Rome Statute
Which of the following can the International Court of Justice NOT do?
a) Interpret international law
b) Resolve disputes between states
c) Create binding treaties
d) Give advisory opinions on legal questions
Who can seek an advisory opinion from the ICJ?
a) Only states involved in the case
b) Only the Security Council
c) UN organs and specialized agencies
d) Any citizen from a member state
What happens when a state accepts the jurisdiction of the ICJ?
a) The state automatically abides by all ICJ rulings
b) The state agrees to allow the ICJ to mediate all disputes
c) The state can submit a case to the ICJ but is not obligated to follow its ruling
d) The state is immune from all future ICJ cases
Which country was the first to bring a case to the International Court of Justice after its establishment?
a) United States
b) France
c) Netherlands
d) United Kingdom
What is the relationship between the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
a) The ICJ has more authority than the ICC
b) The ICJ and ICC share the same mandate
c) The ICJ settles legal disputes between states, while the ICC handles crimes by individuals
d) The ICJ prosecutes war criminals, and the ICC resolves disputes between states
What is the role of the ICJ in relation to international treaties?
a) It creates international treaties
b) It enforces compliance with international treaties
c) It interprets the application of international treaties in legal disputes
d) It amends treaties between states
What is required for a state to appear before the ICJ?
a) Consent from the UN General Assembly
b) The state must be a permanent member of the Security Council
c) The state must accept the ICJ’s jurisdiction for the case
d) The state must have a case related to human rights
Which of the following is a primary reason states choose to bring cases to the ICJ?
a) To seek financial compensation
b) To resolve disputes through international legal mechanisms
c) To obtain political power through international courts
d) To gain control over disputed territories
What kind of legal disputes can the ICJ handle?
a) Only boundary disputes
b) Only criminal cases
c) Disputes related to treaties, use of force, and other international legal matters
d) Only disputes involving non-governmental organizations
What type of decisions can the ICJ issue?
a) Binding rulings on international trade agreements
b) Advisory opinions to UN agencies and resolutions to states
c) Recommendations for peace treaties
d) Judicial sentences for individuals
How can a country withdraw from the jurisdiction of the ICJ?
a) By submitting a formal withdrawal request to the UN
b) By declaring war on the country bringing the case
c) By ceasing participation in the United Nations
d) By formally reserving its right to decline jurisdiction in specific cases
Can an individual bring a case before the International Court of Justice?
a) Yes, if the individual is a recognized international lawyer
b) No, only states can bring cases to the ICJ
c) Yes, if the individual is a citizen of a UN member state
d) Yes, if the case involves human rights violations
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for the ICJ’s jurisdiction?
a) Consent of the states involved in the dispute
b) Recognition of the ICJ’s jurisdiction by the states
c) The legal matter must involve international law
d) The case must be related to a treaty signed by the states
What action can the ICJ take if a state does not comply with its ruling?
a) The ICJ can impose sanctions on the state
b) The ICJ can refer the case to the UN Security Council for enforcement
c) The ICJ can issue an arrest warrant for the country’s leaders
d) The ICJ can suspend the membership of the state in the UN
In what year was the International Court of Justice established?
a) 1945
b) 1950
c) 1920
d) 1975
Which of the following statements about the ICJ’s advisory opinions is correct?
a) Advisory opinions are binding on all states
b) Advisory opinions are only recommendations, not legally binding
c) Advisory opinions can only be issued in cases of war crimes
d) Advisory opinions can only be issued for UN member states
Which of the following best describes the ICJ’s role in international law?
a) The ICJ is the supreme international legislature
b) The ICJ is the judicial branch of the United Nations
c) The ICJ is a political body overseeing peace negotiations
d) The ICJ is responsible for prosecuting criminals and warlords
