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Government in Chile is a Unitary Presidential Republic headed by President Sebastian Pinera. Chile got its independence from Spain in 1818 and it was recognized in 1844. Current constitution of Chile was approved in a national plebiscite in 1980 under the them Military Government of Augusto Pinochet. Thereafter, the constitution of Chile has been amended several times and several laws and reforms have taken place during the last three decades. All five presidential elections after the end of Pinochet era have been declared fair and free.

The presidential term is for four years and the presidents are constitutionally barred from serving for two consecutive terms in the Office of President. Congress of Chile has 38-seat Senate and 120-members Chamber of Deputies. Senators serve for eight years with staggered terms and Deputies are elected for four years. Judiciary in Chile is different and independent from the government and it includes courts of appeals, system of military courts, constitutional tribunal and Supreme Court of Chile. For administration, Chile is divided into 15 regions, each headed by Intendant (Head of the Public Office) who is appointed by the President.