Judges in the International Court of Justice are appointed for a period of _____ years.

A.

twelve

B.

five

C.

four

D.

nine

Correct answer is D

Judges in the International Court of Justice are appointed for a period of nine years. The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, is the main judicial organ of the United Nations. It settles legal disputes submitted by states and gives advisory opinions on legal issues referred to it by authorised UN organs and specialised agencies.