Referenda, ratchets and opt-outs

全民公决，棘轮条款和部分退出

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The United States is not opposed to referenda;

美国不反对公投 ；

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Making choices "as a country" cannot be avoided in some cases, such as elections or referenda.

“作为一个国家”做决定有时候是不可避免的，比如选举和全民公决。

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Bradley cites ballot referenda in California, Colorado, Alaska, Arkansas and Maine to reduce campaign money.

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Last year, proponents won three of three popular referenda in Maine, Maryland and Washington state.

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Ultimately, only Sudanese leaders can ensure that the referenda go forward and that Sudan finds peace.

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