What techniques do dictatorships employ to maintain control over their people?

Dictatorship is a form of government in which a single leader or a small group of leaders hold absolute power and control over the state, without any checks or balances on their authority. It can be formed through several means, including: 1. Coup d'état: A dictator can come to power by forcefully overthrowing the existing government. This is often done by a military leader or a small group of military officials eliminating or imprisoning political leaders and taking control of the government.