An elected official that is part of the upper house of Congress on the state and federal levels in the United States of America. The federal level has exactly 100 senators, while the state levels vary from state to state.
John McCain is a senator from Arizona. There are 99 other senators on the federal level in the United States.
To person who wrote senators will never be elected: FAIL
senators can be elected, bitch
1) Along with the courts, the main governing body of the Galactic Republic that Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine of Naboo embodies.
2) An government entity possessing the unlimited power.
3) A man too dangerous to be left alive.
"I am the Senate." - Palpatine, the Senate
"Not yet." - Mace Windu, blinded by arrogance
"It's treason, then." - Palpatine, readying himself to do a 920 degree backflip spin from the prone position to stab three worthless Jedi masters while screeching
The man that has amassed so much power in the government that he alone embodies the government.
ex: Sheev Palpatine
Mace Windu: "The senate will decide your fate."
Palpatine: "I am the senate."
Also known as the man himself, Palpatine. This man has so much power that he screeches through the air like a raging madman. He refuses to have anyone else defy his position as THE SENATE.
Be careful of "The Senate" Billy. That man can fry cook you like Gordan Ramsey's personal cooker.
MACE arrives with THREE JEDI to arrest PALPATINE.
PALPATINE: Master Windu. I take it General Grievous has been destroyed then. I must say, you're here sooner than expected.
MACE WINDU: In the name of the Galactic Senate of the Republic, you are under arrest, Chancellor.
MACE WINDU and the other JEDI ignite their lightsabers.
PALPATINE: Are you threatening me, Master Jedi?
MACE: The Senate will decide your fate.