Organization of the Republic

What created an unstable political atmosphere during the Republic?

• economic crisis after years of war

• lack of political education

• political inexperience

• political experience from previous years

The organization of the Republic lasted from:

• 1823-1829

• 1822-1830

• 1823-1830

• 1833-1840

This group was formed by doctors, laywers, and intellectuals. They sought to establish greater freedom for people and limit executive power.

• pipiolos

• pelucones

• conservatives

• O'Higginistas

This group wanted to establish a close relationship between the Church and the State and create a government in which order and authority were the main features.

• pelucones

• pipiolos

• liberalists

• Tobacconists

This group wanted O'Higgins to come back and take his position as Supreme Director.

• O'Higginistas

• Pelucones

• Pipiolos

• Tobacconistas

What did the constitutional drafts show during this period of organization of the Republic?

• different points of view.

• what rights citizens should have.

• only what duties citizens should have.

• didn't show anything.

Why did many of the constitutions fail?

• because they were written by intellectuals.

• because they were based on foreign experiences.

• because they didn't consider the reality of the country.

Why is this period called organization of the republic?

• because Chile was finding new ways to organize itself.

• because political parties had similar ideas.

• because there were different political parties that didn't agree with the Independence process.

Complete the following statement: "Diego Portales wanted a more __________________ government and therefore, give more power to the __________________ Branch."

• authoritarian - Executive.

• liberal - Judicial

• democratic - Legislative.

What was the main cause of the Civil War that took place in Lircay in 1830?

• the election of the vicepresident that belonged to the liberal party.

• the election of the president that belonged to the conservative party.

• the drafting of different constitutions.