International Criminal Court Quiz

What is the primary role of the International Criminal Court?

• To handle all international legal matters

• To address serious international crimes when countries are unable or unwilling

• To prosecute minor international disputes

• To replace national legal systems

When did the ICC officially begin its operations?

• July 1, 1998

• July 1, 2002

• November 1, 2002

• January 1, 2000

Which treaty established the ICC?

• The Vienna Convention

• The Rome Statute

• The Geneva Convention

• The Paris Agreement

How many judges make up the judicial divisions of the ICC?

• 21

• 18

• 15

• 12

What is the role of the ICC's Office of the Prosecutor?

• To oversee the court's administration

• To handle non-judicial matters

• To conduct investigations and prosecutions

• To elect judges

Which types of crimes fall under the ICC's jurisdiction?

• War crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity

• Cybercrimes and financial fraud

• Environmental crimes

• Drug trafficking and human smuggling

What unique right do victims have in ICC trials?

• The right to veto the prosecutor's decisions

• The right to present their views and observations

• The right to choose the judges

• The right to a public defender

Why has the United States been critical of the ICC?

• Due to its lengthy proceedings

• Because of its focus on African countries

• Because it has no police force

• Concerns about the ICC's influence on national sovereignty

What was one of the criticisms of the ICC mentioned in the transcript?

• It is too lenient in its sentencing

• It is biased towards Western countries

• It targets weaker countries while ignoring powerful ones

• It has too many judges

What challenge does the ICC face in enforcing its decisions?

• Lack of funding

• No police force of its own

• Too many member states

• Inadequate legal framework