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

2. Election or appointment: In some cases, a dictator can be elected or appointed initially through a legitimate process, such as winning an election or being appointed by a ruling party or existing government. However, once in power, they subvert democratic institutions and suppress opposition, maintaining their rule indefinitely. 3. Inheritance: Dictatorship can also be formed through succession, where power is passed down from one family member to another, often within a monarchy or a ruling dynasty.