The Assembly of States Parties

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), a key governing body of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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What is the primary function of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

  1. To oversee the administration and management of the ICC

  2. To investigate and prosecute international crimes

  3. To provide legal assistance to states in implementing the Rome Statute

  4. To promote cooperation and coordination among states in the fight against international crimes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ASP is responsible for overseeing the administration and management of the ICC, including the election of judges, the adoption of the budget, and the review of the Court's activities.

How often does the ASP meet?

  1. Every year

  2. Every two years

  3. Every three years

  4. Every four years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ASP meets once a year in ordinary session and may also hold extraordinary sessions as needed.

What is the composition of the ASP?

  1. All states that have ratified or acceded to the Rome Statute

  2. All states that are members of the United Nations

  3. All states that have contributed financially to the ICC

  4. All states that have referred a situation to the ICC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ASP is composed of all states that have ratified or acceded to the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC.

What is the role of the ASP in the election of ICC judges?

  1. It nominates candidates for judges

  2. It votes on the election of judges

  3. It approves the appointment of judges

  4. It reviews the performance of judges


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ASP votes on the election of ICC judges from a list of candidates nominated by states parties and civil society organizations.

What is the role of the ASP in the adoption of the ICC budget?

  1. It prepares the budget

  2. It approves the budget

  3. It monitors the implementation of the budget

  4. It evaluates the effectiveness of the budget


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ASP approves the ICC budget, which is prepared by the Court's Registrar.

What is the role of the ASP in the review of the ICC's activities?

  1. It receives reports from the ICC

  2. It evaluates the performance of the ICC

  3. It makes recommendations for improvements to the ICC

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ASP receives reports from the ICC, evaluates the Court's performance, and makes recommendations for improvements to the ICC.

What is the role of the ASP in the amendment of the Rome Statute?

  1. It proposes amendments to the Rome Statute

  2. It votes on amendments to the Rome Statute

  3. It ratifies amendments to the Rome Statute

  4. It implements amendments to the Rome Statute


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ASP votes on amendments to the Rome Statute, which are proposed by states parties or the ICC itself.

What is the role of the ASP in the cooperation between the ICC and other international organizations?

  1. It facilitates cooperation between the ICC and other international organizations

  2. It monitors cooperation between the ICC and other international organizations

  3. It evaluates cooperation between the ICC and other international organizations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ASP facilitates, monitors, and evaluates cooperation between the ICC and other international organizations.

What is the role of the ASP in the promotion of the Rome Statute?

  1. It raises awareness about the Rome Statute

  2. It provides technical assistance to states in implementing the Rome Statute

  3. It encourages states to ratify or accede to the Rome Statute

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ASP raises awareness about the Rome Statute, provides technical assistance to states in implementing the Rome Statute, and encourages states to ratify or accede to the Rome Statute.

What is the role of the ASP in the resolution of disputes between states parties?

  1. It mediates disputes between states parties

  2. It facilitates negotiations between states parties

  3. It provides advice to states parties on how to resolve disputes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ASP mediates disputes between states parties, facilitates negotiations between states parties, and provides advice to states parties on how to resolve disputes.

What is the role of the ASP in the suspension or expulsion of states parties?

  1. It can suspend states parties from the ICC

  2. It can expel states parties from the ICC

  3. It can recommend the suspension or expulsion of states parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ASP can suspend states parties from the ICC, expel states parties from the ICC, or recommend the suspension or expulsion of states parties.

What is the role of the ASP in the review of the ICC's performance?

  1. It reviews the ICC's annual report

  2. It reviews the ICC's strategic plan

  3. It reviews the ICC's budget

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ASP reviews the ICC's annual report, strategic plan, and budget.

What is the role of the ASP in the election of the ICC Prosecutor?

  1. It nominates candidates for the Prosecutor

  2. It votes on the election of the Prosecutor

  3. It approves the appointment of the Prosecutor

  4. It reviews the performance of the Prosecutor


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ASP votes on the election of the ICC Prosecutor from a list of candidates nominated by states parties and civil society organizations.

What is the role of the ASP in the adoption of the ICC's Rules of Procedure and Evidence?

  1. It prepares the Rules of Procedure and Evidence

  2. It approves the Rules of Procedure and Evidence

  3. It monitors the implementation of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence

  4. It evaluates the effectiveness of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ASP approves the ICC's Rules of Procedure and Evidence, which are prepared by the Court's Registrar.

What is the role of the ASP in the review of the ICC's cooperation agreements with other states?

  1. It reviews the ICC's cooperation agreements with other states

  2. It evaluates the effectiveness of the ICC's cooperation agreements with other states

  3. It makes recommendations for improvements to the ICC's cooperation agreements with other states

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ASP reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations for improvements to the ICC's cooperation agreements with other states.

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