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What happened on March 1938?
Mussolini and the king shared the highest rank in the military
What happened on December 1928?
FGC was granted the right to nominate future prime ministers and adviser the king on future royal succession.
What does it mean by “Italy remained a constitutional monarchy”?
The king remained head of state with sole power to remove Mussolini.
Did the king put any effort into saving his power?
No, king Victor Emmanuel III made little effort to either prevent or minimize the erosion of his power.
How did the laws of 1925 change the structure of the central government?
- Parliament lost their ability to discuss policies
- Opposition banned so chamber was dominated by Fascists.
- Free elections no longer existed
- All candidates had to be approved by the Fascists.
What happened to the role of the Grand Council in 1928?
It was formalized
Why did most civil servants keep their jobs?
they were largely sympathetic towards Mussolini.
