Question

If genocide is being committed, what action can the world community take? Check all that apply.

The International Court can arrest and try the perpetrators.
The UN can pass a resolution condemning the act of genocide.
The UN can send peace-keeping missions to solve the conflict.
The UN can take over the government and create a colony.
The International Court can sentence to death a perpetrator that is convicted.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- The UN can pass a resolution condemning the act of genocide.
- The UN can send peace-keeping missions to solve the conflict.

Why the others are incorrect:
- International courts (e.g., the ICC) can investigate and try individuals, but they do not have their own police to carry out arrests — they rely on states to arrest and transfer suspects. So the statement that the International Court can "arrest and try" is inaccurate.
- The UN cannot legitimately take over a sovereign government and create a colony.
- International criminal tribunals do not impose the death penalty; sentences are generally limited to imprisonment.