Palpatine is the sith lord and a traitor to the government. Mace wants to kill him as he is too dangerous to be left alive. Anakin wants to let Palpatine live because he thinks Palpatine can help save his loved ones. Mace tells Anakin that Palpatine has control of the courts and senate and hasContinue reading “Palpatine Has Unlimited Power (Revenge Of The Sith)”
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Anakin And Padmé Discuss Government (Attack Of The Clones)
Anakin and Padmé are having a discussion of democracy vs. authoritarian ruling. Padmé, a public servant, asks Anakin why he doesn’t like politicians. They both agree that the politicians need to “sit down and discuss the problem, agree what’s in the best interest of all the people, and then do it.” Padmé explains that sometimesContinue reading “Anakin And Padmé Discuss Government (Attack Of The Clones)”
Palpatine Takes Over Government (Revenge Of The Sith)
Palpatine is explaining that the Jedi have a plan to take over the government and that he announces that the Republic will be reorganized as the Galactic Empire. As Palpatine takes over the government, Padme states “this is how liberty dies… with thunderous applause.” Historically, strong governments have relied on democracy and free market asContinue reading “Palpatine Takes Over Government (Revenge Of The Sith)”
Palpatine and Sabé Discuss Government Lags (The Phantom Menace)
Senator Palpatine and the Sabé, who is thought to be Queen Padmé Amidala, discuss the lags in getting effective government policy, or the rules in place by a governmental body, passed. This is very similar to real governments around the world, that often have many stages in passing policy. Government Lag is the time betweenContinue reading “Palpatine and Sabé Discuss Government Lags (The Phantom Menace)”