Imperial Senate

The Imperial Senate, also referred to as the Galactic Senate or the council, was the de jure legislature of the Galactic Empire. It was the continuation of the Galactic Senate of the Galactic Republic, which was reformed into an autocratic regime when Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine declared himself Galactic Emperor.
The Imperial Senate was disbanded following the capture of Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan nineteen years after the formation of the Empire in 0 BBY. With Organa revealed as a Senator who affiliated with the growing Rebellion against Palpatine's absolute rule, the Emperor used the incident to cast doubt onto the loyalty of the council. As such, the Senate was dissolved, with its former prerogatives handed down to the regional Governors and the Imperial Military.
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