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.

Explanation:

1. The International Court of Justice (and International Criminal Court) has the mandate to prosecute and try those accused of genocide, so it can arrest and try perpetrators.
2. The UN Security Council or General Assembly can pass formal resolutions to condemn acts of genocide as part of its role in upholding international peace and human rights.
3. The UN can deploy peacekeeping missions to mitigate conflict and protect vulnerable populations during genocide situations, as authorized by the Security Council.
4. The UN does not take over governments to create colonies; this violates its principles of sovereignty and self-determination.
5. The International Criminal Court (the primary body for genocide trials) does not impose the death penalty; its maximum sentence is life imprisonment.

Answer:

• 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.