Galactic Republic

The Galactic Republic (preceded by the Old Republic) was a democratic union of member worlds across the entire galaxy. The Republic was founded a millennia before the Battle of Yavin.

The Republic was governed by the Galactic Senate, which consisted of Senators from different planets or systems. The head of the Senate was the Supreme Chancellor. The capital was Coruscant. Members of the Republic were self-governing and had their own constitutions and laws.

The Galactic Republic participated in the Naboo Crisis of 32 BBY and the Clone Wars from 22 BBY to 19 BBY. The Republic was dissolved by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in 19 BBY and was succeeded by the Galactic Empire.

Following the Galactic Empire’s collapse, the New Republic was formed.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (First appearance)
 * Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: A New Hope (First mentioned)