Question

Which of the following would be considered a main purpose for an international court and international law?

A. a means to arbitrate disputes without conflict
B. a global agreement to protect scientists and scientific research
C. a tactic by developed countries to maintain superiority over underdeveloped countries
D. a body of leaders who could serve to communicate the needs and desires of members

Answer 1

A. a means to arbitrate disputes without conflict

Step-by-step explanation:

The main purpose of the International Court of Justice and International Law is to arbitrate international disputes without any conflict.

To do so, the State has to consent to be part of the court’s jurisdiction filling a declaration. Today, there are more than 60 countries that had issued such a declaration.

This laws had avoided diplomatic problems between countries and avoided the need for several international agreements. Usually, the court decisions are about maritime boundaries, territorial sovereignty, diplomatic relations, rights of asylum, nationality and economic rights.

Answer 2

The main purpose of the international court and the international law are to prevent solving any conflict arising among the countries from escalating to an armed coflict which would likely cause some causalities.

Thus, the correct answer is A. a means to arbitrate disputes without conflict - where "without conflict" is meant as "without armed conflict"