What type of government did Chile have?

Unitary state
Presidential systemConstitutional republicDemocratic Republic
Chile/Government

Was Chile always a democracy?

By the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors began to colonize the region of present-day Chile, and the territory was a colony between 1540 and 1818, when it gained independence from Spain. In 1990, Chile made a peaceful transition to democracy, initiating a succession of democratic governments.

Is Chile a dictatorship?

A right-wing authoritarian military dictatorship ruled Chile for seventeen years, between September 11, 1973, and March 11, 1990. The dictatorship’s effects on Chilean political and economic life continue to be felt.

What is the path of democracy of Chile?

Country	Path to democracy
(a) Chile	1. End of military dictatorship
(b) Nepal	2. King agreed to give up his powers
(c) Poland	3. End of one party rule
(d) Ghana	4. Freedom from British colonial rule

How did Pinochet treat Chileans?

The most prevalent forms of state-sponsored torture that Chilean prisoners endured were electric shocks, waterboarding, beatings, and sexual abuse. Another common mechanism of torture employed was “disappearing” those who were deemed to be potentially subversive because they adhered to leftist political doctrines.

What is a constitutional democratic republic?

A constitutional republic is a state where the chief executive and representatives are elected, and the rules are set down in a written constitution. The head of state and other representatives are elected but they do not have uncontrolled power. Constitutional republics usually have a separation of powers.

Who makes the decisions in a constitutional republic?

A constitutional republic is a form of government in which a representative is elected by the people to govern over them, according to the rules established in the law of the land. An example of a constitutional republic is the United States’ form of government.