Consolidation of fascist power (nov 1, 1922 – dec 31, 1925)
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- Measures were taken throughout this time period to consolidate Mussolini's and fascist power:
- Won a vote of confidence 1922
- Nationalists joined the fascist party 1923
- Acerbo law passed which would give the popular vote two thirds of seats in parliament to make a strong government, July 1923
- Fascist party increased their vote from 7% to 66% through intimidation, May 1924
- Giacomo Matteotti spoke publicly against the fascists and was murdered 11 days later, April 1924
- There was public revolt against the death and Mussolini took responsibility, and also moved to set himself up as Il Duce (The Leader), January 1925
- Law on Powers of Head of Government passed 1925
- Banned trade unions and political parties
- Press strictly controlled
- Elected local officials replaced with appointed government officials
- Secret police formed (OVRA)
- Powers of arrest increased
- Trial without jury permitted
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