We already know the meaning of democracy, but

what does is it mean when we say that Chile is a

republic?
Republics are countries where all the powers of the

state are separate and independant from each other.

 How many powers of the state are there in Chile?

3
Which are they?
The Executive Branch in charge of the countrys

administration and represented by the President.

The Legislative Branch in charge of creating laws

and monitoring the other 2 branches, represented by

the National Congress.
The Judicial Branch in charge of applying justice and

represented by the Supreme Court.

 The President represents it for 4 years.

S/he can be elected if s/he is 35 years or older and has

the right to vote.

S/he cant be reelected for the next period.
S/he must be elected by popular, direct vote and
absolute majority (50% + 1) .
If there is not absolute majority in the first plebiscite,
there is a second one with the 2 most voted candidates
from the first election.
S/he chooses the Ministers of State who will help to
govern.

 There are different ministries and ministers such as:

Ministry of Labour

Ministry of Education
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Transport, etc

 The National Congress is composed of the Senate and

the Chamber of Deputies.

There are 38 senators and 120 deputies.
Senators serve for 8 years and deputies for 4. Both can
be reelected for the next period.
To become a senator, you have to be a citizen with the
right to vote, be 35 or more, possess a middle school
education.
To become a deputy, you have to be a citizen with the
right to vote, be older than 21, possess a middle school
education and must have lived for at least 2 years in
the place where you want to represent.

 The Municipality administrates the comuna where you

live. It is led by the Mayor who is helped by the

Municipal Council composed of Councellors.
The Mayor, the Municipal Councellors and the

Regional Councellors (CORE) are all elected by

popular vote every 4 years.

 Who represents the Executive Branch?

The President

Who represents the Legislative Branch?

The National Congress
Who represents the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court

 What is the meaning of republic?

Republics are countries where all the powers of the

state are separate and independant from each other

How many powers of the state are there in Chile?

3
Name the Powers of the State

Executive
Legislative
Judicial

 What is the Executive Branch in charge of?

The Executive Branch in charge of the countrys

administration and represented by the President

What is the Legislative branch in charge of?
It is in charge of creating laws and monitoring the

2 other branches.
What is the Judicial branch in charge of?
It is in charge of applying the laws.

 Where is the Executive branch located?

In La Moneda in Santiago de Chile
Where is the Legislative branch located?
In the National Congress in Valparaiso
Where is the Judicial Branch located?

In the Supreme Court in Santiago de Chile

 How many years does the president last?

4 years
How old must s/he be to be elected president?
35 years old or more
Can s/he be reelected for the next preriod

No
What happens if there is not absolute majority in the

first plebiscite?
There is a second one with the 2 most voted candidates
from the first election.

 Name some Ministries (3 at least)

Ministry of Labour
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Transport

 What is the National Congress composed of?

The National Congress is composed of the Senate and

the Chamber of Deputies.

How many senators and deputies are there?
There are 38 senators and 120 deputies.
How long do senators serve?
Senators serve for 8 years
How long do deputies serve?
Deputies serve for 4 years.

 Can senators or deputies be reelected for the next

period?
Yes, both can be reelected for the next period.
Which are the requisites to become senator?
To become a senator, you have to be a citizen with the

right to vote, be 35 or more, possess a middle school

education.
Which are the requisites to become a deputy?
To become a deputy, you have to be a citizen with the

right to vote, be older than 21, possess a middle school

education and must have lived for at least 2 years in
the place where you want to represent.

 What does the municipality do?

The Municipality administrates the comuna where you

live.
Who leads the municipality?
It is led by the Mayor
Who helps the Mayor?
The Municipal Council composed of Councellors.
How long do the Mayor, the Municipal Councellors
and the Regional Councellors (CORE) last?
4 years.
How are they elected?
By popular vote