The leaders of a certain country believe that,because they can punish anyone who disagrees with their policies,residents will not dare to challenge those policies.These leaders thus believe in the efficacy of which of the following?

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The leaders' belief in their ability to punish anyone who disagrees with their policies is a demonstration of their threat capacity, or their potential to enforce consequences on those who do not comply.

The Leaders of a Certain Country Believe That,because They Can