The Federal Courts (Chapter 15) 1. Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law. 2. What is meant by "justiciable disputes"? 3. What is the difference between constitutional courts and legislative courts? 4. What are the four levels of the federal court system and what jurisdiction does each level apply Level Jurisdiction 4. 5. What is the primary reason why federal courts possess so much power? 6. Why is "senatorial courtesy" so important to a newly appointed judge? 7. How can a president’s legacy be carried forward after his term of office? 8. What are three criteria a potential Supreme Court nominee should fulfill? 9. Name three conditions in which nominations to the Supreme Court are more likely to run into trouble? 3. 10. What would be a demographic profile of a typical federal judge?