Based on the following information from the Chilean constitution, is Chile presidential, parliamentary, or semi-presidential?
1980 Chilean Constitution:
• Article 4: Chile is a democratic republic.
• Article 24: The government and administration of the State are vested in the President of the Republic, who is the Chief of the State.
• Article 25: The President of the Republic shall hold office for a term of eight years and may not be reelected for the consecutive period.
• Article 26: The President shall be elected by direct ballot, with an absolute majority of the votes validly cast.
• Article 32: The special powers vested in the President of the Republic are the following: . . . To appoint, and remove at will Ministers of State, Undersecretaries, Intendants, Governors and Mayors appointed by him.
• Article 33: The Ministers of State are the direct and immediate collaborators of the President of the Republic in governing and administering the State.
A. parliamentary
B. presidential
C. semi-presidential
B. presidential
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