How did Palpatine get rid of the Senate?
At the end of the Clone Wars, Palpatine transformed the Republic Senate into a purely ceremonial assembly. However, the Emperor preserved the Senate in order to make the Empire’s member worlds believe that they still had a part to play in the government.
What happened to the Senate during the Empire?
The Imperial Senate held de jure legislature powers, however in reality, it de facto had very little to no power within the Empire due to the influence of the Emperor. The Imperial Senate was disbanded in 0 BBY after the capture of Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan nineteen years after the formation of the Empire.
What happened to the Republic Senate?
The Senate Chamber was where senators convened while the Supreme Chancellor presided over their debates.
Why did the Senate allow Palpatine?
The truth is, the Senate loved Palpatine. They kept voting to give him powers, and he kept passing things to continue the war. So by the end of the war, he had almost complete executive control over the Republic. Most of the Senate was fine with this, and appreciated his reformation of the Republic into the Empire.
Why did the Senate go along with Palpatine?
What happened to the empire after Return of the Jedi?
True, the Empire was dealt a devastating blow, and the Emperor was apparently killed, but the dark side would ultimately regroup its forces in the Unknown Regions where the Empire was rebuilt. It would emerge as the First Order, and then again in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as the Final Order.
Did the Senate like Augustus?
If we are to believe him, Augustus usurped the consulship through the threat of violence. The Senate certainly saw some benefit for itself in working with Augustus too. At this point the Senate was still acting selfishly to some extent, and they most likely had their own goals in mind.
Who stands next to Palpatine in the Senate?
Amedda
Amedda watched alongside the Supreme Chancellor as clone legions assembled on Coruscant to fight the Clone Wars. Amedda stood beside Palpatine as the Supreme Chancellor warned that Death Watch posed a threat to Mandalore.