Mussolini Instates Fascism In Italy

In 1922, Benito Mussolini capitalized on Italy's post-WWI political unrest to rise to power. Leading a march on Rome, he forced King Victor Emmanuel to appoint him to form a new cabinet. Mussolini quickly established dictatorial control, and by 1923, a new electoral law ensured the fascist party's dominance, effectively ending hopes for democratic governance in Italy.

What was the role of Italy's king, Victor Emmanuel, during Mussolini's rise to power?

How did Mussolini's rise to power affect the future of democratic government in Italy?