freedom of a local government to determine by popular vote the applicability of a controversial law in their jurisdiction
A local option is the ability of local political jurisdictions, typically counties or municipalities, to allow decisions on certain controversial issues based on popular vote within their borders. In practice, it usually relates to the issue of alcoholic beverage sales.
例句与用法
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The goal of anti-saloon leader was at first local option or state-wide prohibition . 反酒馆同盟领导人的目标，开始是地方专卖或全州范围禁酒。
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On the country and state levels they organized alliances and leagues to work for local option and statewide prohibition . 在县和州一级，他们组成联盟和联合会，为地方专卖权和全州范围的禁酒工作进行活动。
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Even the school run is under attack from ministers who want parents to choose the local option 甚至学校的经营都受到那些希望家长能选择当地学校的部长们的攻击。
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