The State Powers and the Authorities in Chile

What is democracy?

• A political system whose main authority is an emperor.

• A political system whose main authority is a king.

• A form of government based on the election of authorities.

• A form of government based on the appointment of authorities.

What is the political system that is based on election of authorities by vote, rule of law, and respect for human rights?

• Empire.

• Democracy.

• Monarchy.

• Republic.

What principle implies that the government of Chile acts according to the law?

• Rule of law.

• Curfew.

• Welfare State.

• Nanny State.

What does it mean that one of the principles of the Chilean democracy is representation?

• Laws are passed and authorities are elected by the citizens.

• Everybody has the right to express their opinion.

• All citizens can participate in different ways.

• The authorities of the country exercise the will of the people.

What does it mean to say that Chile is governed by the rule of law?

• That the government creates laws.

• That the government knows the laws.

• That the government acts according to the laws.

• That the government modifies the laws.

To what administrative unit does the mayor belong?

• Province.

• Comuna.

• Region.

• Nation.

One of their functions is to promote the cleanliness and beauty of the comuna and coordinate public services. To what authority does this definition correspond?

• President.

• Governor.

• Intendant.

• Mayor.