Galactic Empire (Jd2842)

The Galactic Empire was the Galactic government that succeeded both the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. It was weakened in the aftermath of the Battle of Endor.

Government and politics
Officially the Galactic Empire was a Devolved constitutional monarchy. In reality, Emperor Palpatine held absolute power, This became more evident after the dissolution of the Imperial Senate.

Executive branch
Galactic Emperor had the power to appoint and dismiss: Planetary Governors, Moffs, and Grand Moffs. The Galactic Emperor was also the Commander in Chef and had the power to appoint and dismiss all members of the Imperial Military, Including the Supreme Commander which acted as the nominal Commander in Chef.

The day to day affairs of the Empire were handed by the Imperial Cabinet headed by the Grand Vizier. Both the Imperial Cabinet and the Grand Vizier were appointed by the Galactic Emperor and served at his pleasure.

Other Imperial organizations
Other Imperial organizations include:

The Inquisitorius, a Dark Side organization responsible for hunting Jedi, led by the Grand Inquisitor.