Relationship with central and local government

Question 1

What did the laws of 1925 now mean?

Answer 1

• Mussolini was now head of central government
• Only accountable to the king and not parliament

Question 2

What did Mussolini being head of central government entail?

Answer 2

• Now dictate legislation to improve his radical policies
• Increased control of Italy and parliament

Question 3

Mussolini then cemented his power further by the creation of the Fascist Grand Council in 1926 which…

Answer 3

• Allowed him to oversea all political aspects of Italy which added to his extensive control and power to govern more repressively

Question 4

How did the Grand Council show weakness amongst fascism however?

Answer 4

• Grand Council had little influence
• Power was far more in the hands of Mussolini
• E.g. - No influence in Italy’s entry into WW2 1940

Question 5

Despite making changes, Mussolini ensured continuity in parliament for example…

Answer 5

• Chose to leave the members of the senate who were appointed for life by the king
• Led to improved relations with elites - presented as popular and pleasing

Question 6

In 1932, how many members of the senate were incorporated with the PNF?

Answer 6

• 148