 The results of the 1876 election resulted in only four representatives from the right being elected, allowing the government to be dominated by Depretis.Despotic and corrupt actions are believed to be the key means in which Depretis managed to keep support in southern Italy.Depretis put through authoritarian measures, such as the banning public meetings, placing "dangerous" individuals in internal exile on remote penal islands across Italy and adopting militarist policies.