 This profoundly decreased the Italian government’s credibility, which was seen as incapable of keeping law and order .The habitus of squadrismo was characterised by violence , which was utilised in a political way, where 'squadristi' acted under the oversight of local leaders, also known as ‘Ras’ .The fact that squadrismo had protection from national and local leaders also legitimised and banalised their violence, enhancing the idea that there was no opposition possible to the new Fascist party .