9.

1. Where is the seat of the International Court of Justice? 1%

2. How many are its members? 1%

3. What is the term of their office? 1%

4. Who is its incumbent president? 1%

5. What is his/her nationality? 1%

6. In 1980, the United States filed with the International Court of Justice a complaint against Iran alleging that the latter is detaining American diplomats in violation of International Law.

Explain how the International Court of Justice can acquire jurisdiction over these contending countries. 5%