Problem post unification: political corruption Flashcards
1
Q
Why were there high expectations for politics?
A
a new Italy had been created and the old days were ostensibly over
2
Q
How many govts between 1870-1922?
A
30 governments (UK HAD 15!!!)
3
Q
Why was there a succession of weak govts?
A
TRANSFORMISMO
4
Q
What did politicians lack?
A
the idealism demanded by the dawning of a new epoch in Italian history.
5
Q
What was commonplace?
A
corruption and rigged elections
6
Q
What impact did this corruption have on the electorate?
A
caused them to lose faith in their politicians as they:
(1) showed a lack of interest in the WCs
(2) were out for their own ends
