Question

Which of the following was one of the first

fascist ideas Mussolini enacted as the leader of
Italy?
A. ally the nation with the United States
B. declare war on the German Republic
C. rid Italy of all forms of democracy
D. blame the fall of the economy on the Italians themselves

Answer 1

Answer: C. rid Italy of all forms of democracy

Explanation: Upon becoming Prime Minister of Italy, Mussolini had to form a coalition government, because the Fascists did not have control over the Italian parliament. Mussolini’s coalition government initially pursued economically liberal policies under the direction of liberal finance minister Alberto De Stefani, a member of the Center Party, including balancing the budget through deep cuts to the civil service. Initially, little drastic change in government policy occurred and repressive police actions were limited.