police state

A police state is a government that exerts excessive control over its citizens through law enforcement and surveillance. In such a system, the police have significant power to monitor, detain, and punish individuals, often without fair legal processes. Civil liberties, such as freedom of speech and assembly, are typically restricted to maintain order and suppress dissent. Citizens may live in fear of government authority, and actions like protests or criticism can lead to severe consequences. The goal of a police state is often to maintain power and control rather than to protect the rights and freedoms of individuals.