Politics

"And don't forget she's a politician. They're not to be trusted."

- Obi-Wan Kenobi, about Padmé Amidala

Politics were the activities associated with the policies of a government. Those involved in such activities were referred to as politicians. Across the galaxy, there existed many different forms of government. In a monarchy, a single individual, known as king or queen, would rule his or her people by birthright, grounding his or her legitimacy in his or her lineage. It was notably the case on Mon Cala, where Prince Lee-Char succeeded his father Yos Kolina. In a democracy, people were governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader rather than by a monarch. With its body of elected senators, the Galactic Republic was a galaxy-spanning democracy. Not unlike a monarchy, a dictatorship was a form of government that was ruled by a single person. However, that person, called dictator or tyrant, got into office through force rather than birthright, and governed oppressively. Such was the case of Hay-Zu, Great Ruler of Patitite Pattuna. Beyond those classic distinctions, there also existed hybrid forms of government; on the planet of Naboo, the elected head of state was referred to as King or Queen.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * ''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back