Why does Senate redirect here? Beyond the Bakuran Senate, there is the New Republic Senate and Imperial Senate, and I'm sure EU mention of a few others. --SparqMan 05:04, 11 Jul 2005 (UTC)
- I'm guessing because A) at the time this page was made, none of the other entries were up; B) this is the most important Senate, and the one most often referred to. Kuralyov 05:42, 11 Jul 2005 (UTC)
Sector or Planet?
Okay, I have been coming across a lot of references which challenges the Senator Sector precedent. For example, the Senator's of Naboo. It is said that they also represented the entire Chommel Sector, yet the Sovereign of Naboo choses the Senator. Wouldn't a democratic culture like Naboo let the other planets in the sector have a say? Also, Valorum addressed the Naboo delegation as the Sovereign System of Naboo, not the Senator from the Chommel Sector. That may have been worded as a sign of support for Naboo during the Blockade, but what about Ryloth? It was in the Orus Sector, and not very close to the Corellian Trade Spine. And Ryloth is a relatively low tech planet. You would think a Sector Capital would have access to more technology. So I ask, did Senators represent Planets, or Sectors? -- SFH 01:17, 19 Sep 2005 (UTC)
- Hello? Any one? Commander Skywalker, do you copy? -- SFH 18:58, 19 May 2006 (UTC)
- Well, it could be both, I suppose. Some could represent planets, and others Sectors. That's how I see it. Fleet Admiral J. Nebulax (Imperial Holovision)
19:49, 19 May 2006 (UTC)
- It is both. During the formation of the Galactic Republic the Constitution read for the division of the galaxy into sectors, however certain powerful core planets demanded there own sectors. The powers that be gave in to their demands and this is why some planets have there own senator. ~Brian B.~
- Well, it could be both, I suppose. Some could represent planets, and others Sectors. That's how I see it. Fleet Admiral J. Nebulax (Imperial Holovision)
Is there a Cabinet?
The executive branch of the Senate - Supreme Chancellor's Office - there must be a Cabinet if the Galactic Senate is indeed a parliamentary system or in fact a Congressional one (the latter not so much.
- Need a source. Admiral J. Nebulax 20:48, 5 Jan 2006 (UTC)
- In fact, my friend, I read possible evidence for a Cabinet in the Kinman Doriana page. There is a link at the bottom of the page going to a HoloNet article on the Loyalist Committee being seen as a Shadow Cabinet of sorts. In fact this would make perfect sense if it was a Shadow Cabinet. The Senate is quite obviously a parliamentary body. In a Parliament there would be an Official Opposition (the Conservative Party in the UK); perhaps by a quirky way of fate the Opposition is in league with the exeuctive?
- Hmm, interesting. Admiral J. Nebulax 13:12, 11 Jan 2006 (UTC)
- This is a bit late, but wouldn't the Office of the Supreme Chancellor work as a cabinet?--The All-knowing Sith'ari 11:00, 27 August 2008 (UTC)
- Hmm, interesting. Admiral J. Nebulax 13:12, 11 Jan 2006 (UTC)
- In fact, my friend, I read possible evidence for a Cabinet in the Kinman Doriana page. There is a link at the bottom of the page going to a HoloNet article on the Loyalist Committee being seen as a Shadow Cabinet of sorts. In fact this would make perfect sense if it was a Shadow Cabinet. The Senate is quite obviously a parliamentary body. In a Parliament there would be an Official Opposition (the Conservative Party in the UK); perhaps by a quirky way of fate the Opposition is in league with the exeuctive?
Problem with # of senators...
This article states there were 1,024 senators in the Galactic Senate - and I've heard this from other sources, as well. However, how can this possible be true, if in Revenge of the Sith, there was a delegation of 2,000 senators (Delegation of 2000) who made a stand against Palpatine. This also implies there were -a lot- more than 2,000, as this 2,000 number was still considered a minority in the Senate by the members of the delegation (at least compared to Palpatine's supermajority). So what's up? -Danik Kreldin 04:51, 12 March 2006 (UTC)
- Wow, that's a major problem indeed. I don't think the number of Senators would increase during the Clone Wars, either. Admiral J. Nebulax (talk) 13:17, 12 March 2006 (UTC)
- Indeed, what with the Separtists. So what do you guys think...? Say there were at least 2,000 by the time of the Clone Wars? --Danik Kreldin 18:00, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- Perhaps. As for the 1,024 Senators figure, where has that figure popped up? Admiral J. Nebulax (talk) 20:13, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- I think there are 1,024 seats in the senate with each seat containing more than one delegate. I think it's 1 seat, 1 vote kinda thing. Also, many of the Senate representatives debated, but did not have the right to vote, and may not be counted as such.
- Perhaps. As for the 1,024 Senators figure, where has that figure popped up? Admiral J. Nebulax (talk) 20:13, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- Indeed, what with the Separtists. So what do you guys think...? Say there were at least 2,000 by the time of the Clone Wars? --Danik Kreldin 18:00, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- Possibly, more star systems were found, and that would have increased the Galactic Senate. [Star Wars Fan 9999]
- Databank. -- SFH 20:18, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- Damn Databank. --Danik Kreldin 20:24, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- You took the words right out of my mouth. Admiral J. Nebulax (talk) 20:27, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- Are the 2000 all Senators, though? Says it's not just Senators in its article. Also, a Senatorial delegation is often larger than one (joint delegation from Mon Cal, and there were at least two Senators from Ryloth at the same time). Maybe 1024 is the number of Senate pods or votes, and there are more Senators. Yrfeloran 20:32, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- No, I think 1,024 is the number of Senators. Perhaps a lot of representatives signed, because not all of the Senators went along with the Delegation of 2,000. Admiral J. Nebulax (talk) 20:54, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- Are the 2000 all Senators, though? Says it's not just Senators in its article. Also, a Senatorial delegation is often larger than one (joint delegation from Mon Cal, and there were at least two Senators from Ryloth at the same time). Maybe 1024 is the number of Senate pods or votes, and there are more Senators. Yrfeloran 20:32, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- You took the words right out of my mouth. Admiral J. Nebulax (talk) 20:27, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- Damn Databank. --Danik Kreldin 20:24, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- The problem is, this was actually a minority of members of the Galactic Senate. However, I have a theory on the 1,024 number. Perhaps that is only the amount of seats available, but not the maximum number. In the U.K. Parliament, there are only seats for 427 members at Westminster, but the actual number of representatives is 646. -- SFH 12:22, 7 April 2006 (PDT)
- That makes the most sense. -LtNOWIS 12:32, 7 April 2006 (PDT)
- I agree. Admiral J. Nebulax (talk) 20:18, 7 April 2006 (UTC)
- I looked at the databank file and it said it was 1024 seats in the chamber and another thing that you have to think about is remember in the declaration of a New Order Padme and Bail Organa were both sitting in one pod. Bisko
- The fact that Padmé and Bail were in the same pod doesn't mean anything. Bail arrived late; it's possible he didn't have enough time to make it to his pod, so the representatives of Alderaan joined the representatives of Naboo. Admiral J. Nebulax (Imperial Holovision)
21:43, 25 April 2006 (UTC)
- The fact that Padmé and Bail were in the same pod doesn't mean anything. Bail arrived late; it's possible he didn't have enough time to make it to his pod, so the representatives of Alderaan joined the representatives of Naboo. Admiral J. Nebulax (Imperial Holovision)
- I agree. Admiral J. Nebulax (talk)
- That makes the most sense. -LtNOWIS 12:32, 7 April 2006 (PDT)
Composition of the Senate
Why is the Imperial Military Oversight Commission listed under composition of the Galactic Senate? The link gives no indication that this body had anthing to do with government back in the time of the Old Republic. When there is a separate article for the Imperial Senate, I suggest this Commission be moved there in stead.
- Perhaps it was originally an organization in the Galactic Republic, but its name changed as well. Fleet Admiral J. Nebulax (Imperial Holovision) 20:21, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
Heh. Added HK-47 quote about Coruscant senators. S'funny. Karohalva 23:41, 20 February 2007 (UTC)
Military creation act
Why was the Senate voting to create an army before they knew that the Separatists were planning hostile action against the republic?--The All-knowing Sith'ari 17:05, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
- They knew the Separatists were gearing up for war, they just weren't aware that they already had an army ready on Geonosis. Also, the Grand Army would also have been used as a symbol, to dissuade further secessionist actions for fear of repercussions - \\Captain Kwenn// — Ahoy! 17:08, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
- Ah.--The All-knowing Sith'ari 15:41, 6 January 2007 (UTC)
- You have to remember, there was the invasion on Naboo. That, and Palpatine was a Sith Lord, so he would want to spread as much violence in the galaxy as possible. [Star Wars Fan 9999]
Rubber stamp
Isn't that "rubber stamp" bit slightly point-of-view? Should we get rid of it?--The All-knowing Sith'ari 11:39, 3 February 2007 (UTC)
- You're taking your time, aren't you?--The All-knowing Sith'ari 18:18, 8 March 2007 (UTC)
- The article seems to have a few POV-ed statements, so I put up a {{NPOV}} tag. --
18:09, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
- Thanks. And I just love those NPOV tags.--The All-knowing Sith'ari 17:35, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
- The article seems to have a few POV-ed statements, so I put up a {{NPOV}} tag. --
"Powers" edit
I have added a paragraph in the "Powers" section describing the mediatory role played by the Senate in its earlier years. You can cross check my source if you want. Karohalva 00:01, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
Mon Mothma member of High Council
Recommend adding High Council to one of the parts of the Senate. It is mentioned on page 72, chapter 4 of RoTJ Novel. "Like Leia's adopted father-like Palpatine the Emperor himself-Mon Mothma had been a senior senator of the Republic, a member of the High Council." Mandar 03:42, 5 March 2009 (UTC)
Delegates
Ok heres my theory: there are 1024 pods, one for each sector. each system has its own senator, that make up a delegation for each sector. but each sector has 1 vote so they have to make agroup descision on which way to vote
- KEY WORD, 'theory'. Theory means speculation which is not allowed on here, and please sign all your comments.--Chairman Jack the Black 00:58, June 16, 2010 (UTC)
Clone Army
Why didn't the Jedi inform the Senate that Obi-Wan had found a Clone Army on Kamino right before rewarding the Chancellor with Emergency Powers? Garrett Atkins (talk) 20:58, February 5, 2013 (UTC)
- Your question would be more welcome at our Knowledge Bank, as our {{Talkheader}} policy restricts discussions on talk pages to improvements and changes to the article in question. Thanks, Cade Calrayn 21:04, February 5, 2013 (UTC)
No, but I'm serious, this is not just discussion, it is necessary to know for the article.Garrett Atkins (talk) 21:06, February 5, 2013 (UTC)