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    Question

    According to Article 38 of the Statute of the

    International Court of Justice (ICJ), which of the following are primary sources of international law?
    A Treaties, customary international law, general principles of law recognized by civilized nations Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Treaties, resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly, diplomatic correspondence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, judgments of national courts, academic writings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Treaties, resolutions of regional organizations, decisions of international arbitration tribunals Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to Article 38 of the ICJ Statute, the sources of international law include treaties, customary international law, and general principles of law recognized by civilized nations. These three elements are considered the primary sources of international law and are widely recognized by the international legal community.

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