What does the International Criminal Court do?(1 point)

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It tries individuals for crimes against humanity whenever these crimes occur.
It tries individuals for crimes against humanity whenever these crimes occur.

It tries individuals for crimes against humanity when countries are unable or unwilling to do so.
It tries individuals for crimes against humanity when countries are unable or unwilling to do so.

It tries individuals for crimes against humanity when countries need a second opinion on their own verdicts.
It tries individuals for crimes against humanity when countries need a second opinion on their own verdicts.

It tries individuals only for murder when countries are unable or unwilling to do so.

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The correct response is:

It tries individuals for crimes against humanity when countries are unable or unwilling to do so.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) operates under the principle of complementary jurisdiction, meaning it only intervenes when national courts are not able or willing to prosecute individuals for serious international crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.