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The International Court of Justice consists of _________.

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10 judges
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15 judges
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12 judges
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9 judges
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Solution

The correct option is C 15 judges
The International Court of Justice consists of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office. These judges are elected by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council, who 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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