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The term of office of a Judge of the International Court of Justice is

A. five years

B. six years

C. nine years

D. ten years

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The term of office of a Judge of the International Court of Justice is nine years. The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. These organs vote simultaneously but separately. In order to be elected, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the votes in both bodies.

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