VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 9. Italy and the Papacy > 1928, May 12
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1928, May 12
 
A new electoral law. Universal suffrage abolished and franchise restricted to men of 21 and over who paid syndicate rates or taxes of 100 lire. Electorate reduced from almost 10 million to about 3 million. Four hundred candidates for election to be submitted to voters by the Fascist grand council, to be voted for or rejected in toto by the electorate.  1
 
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The Fascist grand council made an official organ of the state and charged with the duty of naming candidates for the chamber and/or coordinating all government activities.  2
 
 
 
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