All of the following constitute steps taken by Benito Mussolini to consolidate power EXCEPT
A. outlawing freedom of speech.
B. exiling, imprisoning, or killing Italians who spoke out openly against his regime.
C. instituting a communist system of government.
D. eliminating all other political parties.
E. decreasing freedom of the press.
Answer: C
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