"The Chancellor is not a bad man, Obi-Wan."
-Anakin Skywalker, to Obi-Wan Kenobi, speaking of Palpatine within the Viau Universe in 1392
Supreme Chancellor, usually simply known as the Chancellor or Chancellor (name of office holder) and also known as Chancellor of the Republic, Galactic Chancellor, Grand Chancellor, High Chancellor, President of the Republic, or President of the Senate was the title of the Head of State and Government as well as Senate President and Senate Chair of the Galactic Republic.