The Mussolini government was the longest-lasting government in the history of

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. The Cabinet administered the country from 31 October 1922 to 25 July 1943, for a total of 7,572 days, or 20 years, 8 months and 25 days. On taking office, the government was composed by members from

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, Italian People's Party,

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and other independent politicians.Legislatura XXVI
/ref> However, since 1 July 1924, all other parties were purged and the government was composed exclusively of Fascists, except for a few military officers. The government

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following the approval of the Grandi motion by the

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on 25 July 1943.

Government parties

From 1922 to 1924

From its beginnings until 1924, the government was composed by the following parties:

From 1924 to 1943

Until July 1, 1924, the government was made up of fascist, popular, liberal and nationalist exponents. From 1924 to 1943, with the transformation of Italy into a

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totalitarian dictatorship, the government was composed only by members of the National Fascist Party.

Composition

References

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