In the novel The Hunger Games, the Capitol uses the games to control the people of the Districts.
The main reason the Capital can use the games to control the people of the Districts is fear. The people of the Districts are fearful that if they revolt against the Capitol, in protest of the Games, that the Capitol will destroy their respective districts as they had in the past with District Thirteen.
The Capitol uses District Thirteen to remind the other districts that they hold and maintain power given they can destroy any district at any time.
Another way the Capitol could maintain power over the districts is by withholding supplies from them. While this is not stated in the first novel, is is certainly inferred by the way the people are fearful of losing the supplies that they need to survive. As one gets further from the Capitol, it is apparent that the districts become poorer. The Capitol uses this fear to suppress any revolts which may come about as a result of protesting the games.
Answer:
By showing dominace
Explanation:
In the books and movies, it is made predominant that the capitol is in control of the districts and the districts produce fish, lumber, coal, textiles, and more each district does their own thing. But every year they take two teenagers from each district and put them in an arena and make them kill until one is left standing. By killing 23 teenagers every year they control the parents, teenagers, and young children. So basically controlling everyone but if the games weren't enough to keep them in order there are "peacekeepers" who will either shoot you or beat you to death in the town square. So overall quite pleasant if you ask me.
