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Which of the following ensure continuity in the International Court of Justice? 1. Elections to the…

Continuity is maintained because ICJ elections are staggered, five of the fifteen judges being elected every three years so that one-third retire each triennium; hence "1,2…

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Which of the following ensure continuity in the International Court of Justice?
1. Elections to the Court are staggered.
2. Elections take place every three years with respect to five judges each time.
3. 1/3rd (one-third) of the judges retire every three years.

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Continuity is maintained because ICJ elections are staggered, five of the fifteen judges being elected every three years so that one-third retire each triennium; hence "1,2 and 3" are all correct.

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