Question

The United States has, in part, accepted the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice. The U.S. acceptance does not apply to:

A) Cases involving maritime disputes
B) Cases involving nuclear weapons development
C) Cases involving diplomatic relations
D) All of the above

Answer 1

The U.S. does not accept the International Court of Justice's jurisdiction for cases that involve maritime disputes, nuclear weapons development, or diplomatic relations. The correct answer is D) All of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

The United States has, in part, accepted the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). However, the U.S. acceptance does not extend to:

• All cases that arise under the Constitution, the laws of the United States, or its treaties
• All cases affecting American Ambassadors, public officials, and public consuls
• All cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction
• All cases in which the United States is a party

Considering these exclusions, the correct answer to the student's question is D) All of the above. This means the U.S. does not accept the ICJ's jurisdiction in cases involving maritime disputes, nuclear weapons development, or diplomatic relations, among other types of cases.