mussolini consolidation of power Flashcards
Speech to Chamber of …..
Deputies - November 1922
Won a vote of 306 to 116 to grant Mussolini emergency powers for a year
Fascist Grand Council - created in …
December 1922.
22 members nominated by Mussolini
Discuss and approve gvt policy
Merging of squads and ….
militia - Jan 1923
Formed Voluntary Fascist Militia for National Security
Took oath to Mussolini (not king)
Acerbo Law 19__
1912
Changed electoral system (retained PR)
Any part gaining 25% granted 2/3 of seats
Merger of Fascist and Nationalist Parties - …..
Feb 1923, ensured fascist victory
April 1924 elections
Intimidation and violence used
1 socialist candidate killed
Evidence of rigging and corruption
Militia present at voting booths