The ability of government to control the action of citizens with a small police or military presence is an example of ______.

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Panoptic control refers to a system of surveillance where individuals regulate their own behavior because they believe they are being watched, even if they are not actively being monitored at all times. This concept, inspired by Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon, allows for the control of large populations with minimal direct enforcement, aligning with the scenario described.

The Ability of Government to Control the Action of Citizens