| Term | Definition |
| democratic and radical | 2 political parties in Chile during the parliamentary republic |
| the working class | Who did the democrats represent? |
| the urban middle class and rich elite | Who did the radicals represent? |
| 1920-1925 | Dates of Alessandri's 1st presidency |
| speak directly to the people | What is "Al's" new campaign scheme? |
| liberal alliance | What party does Al create? |
| al is almost overthrown in a military coup | What happens in September 1924? |
| countercoup overthrows right wing military | What happens in January 1925? |
| the writing of a new constitution | What does Al order in 1925? |
| separation of church/state, nationwide social welfare, imminent domain, increase of presidential power, extends presidential term from 4 to 6 years, establishes 4 branches of government (executive, legislative, judicial, and comptroller general), outlaws agricultural unions | What are some of the reforms in this "Constitution of 1925"? |
| ibanez | Who rigs the 1927 elections and wins? |
| repression of labor unions, leftists, and political opponents | What are the tenets of Ibanez's rule? |
| secret police of chile | Who are the carabineros? |
| marmaduke grove vallejo | Who leads the "12 Day Socialist Republic"? |
| alessandri | Who returns as president in 1932? |
| republican militia | What military force does Alessandri create? |
| the popular front | In 1936, what combined party do the radicals and socialists make? |
| development of the production development corporation | What is Pedro Cerda's greatest achievement? |
| Rios | Who is in power after Cerda? |