The Imperial Senate



The Imperial Senate or Imperial Congress was, during the time of the Galactic Empire, the successor of the Galactic Senate of the Republic.

History
The Imperial Senate was established in 19 BBY after the Empire was founded by the self-appointed Galactic Emperor Palpatine. Although at the time of the Empire's formation a supermajority of senators were loyal to Palpatine, the Imperial Senate was still a prime (if often clandestine) source of resistance to Palpatine's authority, and despite its changes, came to be known as the "last remnants of the Old Republic". Certain Senators (many of whom later joined the Rebellion) were known for using the Senate as a platform to voice proposals attempting to moderate Palpatine's rule, although always under the guise of perfect loyalty.

Powers-Composition
Besides the name, its organization differed somewhat from its Republican forebear. Whereas the Galactic Senate had held both legislative and executive power, the Imperial Senate held legislative power (and some of it in the hands of the Emperor, as he was partly ultimate authority) by orders of the Senate Constitution. Despite such, it still held limited judicial authority, enough to try high ranking officials in the Empire and, possibly, handle cases tied into the Supreme Court (for as long as it lasted). The Senate could advise the Emperor, work on the Imperial budget, and pass laws in the Empire. However, the Emperor could introduce, veto, and pass Senate legislation, and both call and dismiss the Senate at will.

Because of the Regional Governors and Sector Moffs, the Senators no longer served or had power as governor-delegates, which probably added to the dissolution of the legislature.

The Senate could pass amendments to the Imperial Charter, and apparently had at least nominal oversight of the Imperial Military and government bureaucracy.

The Imperial Senate was made up of groups of congressmen: Senators and representatives, representing sectors in the Empire. Some were elected directly, while others were appointed by a planet's ruler.

Because of "Human High Culture", most of the alien Senators were replaced by Humans, who ended up representing worlds that were entirely nonhuman. However, alien senators were not unheard of, especially in the early days of the Empire.

Elections on 18BBY
On 18BBY and after Burtoni's resignation 4 Senators were candinates for the presidecy.Jones,Snape,Reisond,Dod.

Presidents of the Imperial Senate

 * Mas Ammeda 19BBY-18BBY


 * Halle Burtoni 18BBY


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