Galactic Republic

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Galactic Republic
Emblem of Galactic Republic
Universe	Star Wars
In-universe information
Type	From 25,000 BBY: Federal representative republic From 22 BBY: Federal representative republic under chancellorship through emergency powers: rule by decree
Founded	c. 25,000 BBY (Old Republic) 1032 BBY (Modern Republic)
Fate	Reorganized 19 BBY, into the Galactic Empire Restored 4 ABY, as the New Republic
Location	Star Wars galaxy (Core Worlds)
Leader	Galactic Senate (legislature) Supreme Chancellor (executive) Finis Valorum (–32 BBY) Sheev Palpatine (32–19 BBY) Judicial Department (judiciary)
Affiliations	Jedi Order Clone Army Sith (Secretly, 32 BBY-19 BBY)
Enemies	Sith Confederacy of Independent Systems (Separatists)
Capital	Coruscant
Currency	Republic Datary (Galactic Credit)
Official language	Basic

The Galactic Republic, commonly known as The Republic, is a fictional political entity in the Star Wars universe that predates the formation of the Galactic Empire. It is prominently featured in the prequel trilogy of Star Wars films, offering a glimpse into its history and functioning. In the original trilogy, which takes place after the events of the prequels, the Republic is referred to as the Old Republic, suggesting its long-established nature. In the prequel era, which takes place during the last years of the Republic, the term "Old Republic" referred to the Galactic Republic of ancient time, which was reorganized into the modern Republic a thousand years before the Battle of Yavin.

The Republic is portrayed as a democratic republic that has sustained itself peacefully for over twenty-five thousand years but was tied up in layers of bureaucracy. It was mainly overseen by the Galactic Senate, the Republic's legislative branch. It was protected by the Jedi Order, the Guardians of peace and justice throughout the Star Wars galaxy. After the end of the Galactic Empire, the New Republic was founded. It was enforced by the original Rebel Alliance, eventually known as the New Republic Military. The consolidation of the New Republic is depicted in The Mandalorian as it sought to wipe out remnants of the Imperial forces and was eventually destroyed by the First Order, under Supreme Leader Snoke's direction, in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.