“The foundation of Fascism is the conception of the State, its character, its duty, and its aim. Fascism conceives of the State as an absolute, in comparison with which all individuals or groups are relative, only to be conceived of in their relation to the State. The conception of the Liberal State is not that of a directing force, guiding the play and development, both material and spiritual, of a collective body, but merely a force limited to the function of recording results: on the other hand, the Fascist State is itself conscious and has itself a will and a personality -- thus it may be called the "ethic" State....”

Question

- from “What is Fascism?”, Benito Mussolini, 1932

Fascist parties are MOST likely to take over governments that have which of these traits?
Responses
A a majority of uneducated and illiterate citizensa majority of uneducated and illiterate citizens
B overwhelming support for radical liberal factionsoverwhelming support for radical liberal factions
C widespread favor of strongly conservative ideals and policieswidespread favor of strongly conservative ideals and policies
D a history of strong bipartisan cooperation and diversity in legislaturea history of strong bipartisan cooperation and diversity in legislature

Answer 1

C widespread favor of strongly conservative ideals and policies