Demonstration /Protest:- Pressure groups can demonstrate or protest against a government policy through rioting, hijacking and holding people as hostages.
Work-to rule:- No extra work is done apart from the normal working period.
Strike:- Pressure groups may refuse to work to back their demand.
Boycott:- Sometimes pressure groups refuse to co-operate with the authorities until their demands are met.
Special Publication:- This is done either in the press or a booklet is published on their action.
Debates and symposia/workshop:- These are organised to educate the people on their work and also their stand on some issues.
Propaganda /Letters to the Press:- Pressure groups write letters to the press to educate the public and to show their stand on important policies.
Lobbying:- This is done through legislators to persuade policy makers when policies are being .made.
Presentation of gift:- In west Africa, a common feature of pressure group is to present gifts to policy makers to influence them.
Alliance:- With political parties and candidates who are perceived to be sumpathelic to their cause.
Sending a delegation:- Pressure groups select some of their members to discuss their problems with the government or decision makers.
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