Weaknesses Of Liberal State Flashcards
What group made the liberal state appear weak and why?
The left, as the liberal state was unable to stop socialism out of fear of a retaliatory uprising.
What was the liberal state largely dependent on?
Giolitti had been prime minister 5 times and was aging, Italy was dependent on his system of Trasformismo, compromises between different parties.
How many coalition goverments were there over 3 years?
4 coalition governments.
What electoral system caused the liberal state to be ineffective?
Proportional representation, as a lack of consensus in Parliament made effective decision-making impossible.
How did internal disputes help put Mussolini in power?
Facta, Salandra and Orlando all hated each other, suggesting Mussolini to King Emmanuel as they did not want to see each other in power.
