referendum - n. an event in which the people of a county, state or area vote for or against a law that deals with a specific issue
dialogue - n. a discussion or series of discussions that two groups or countries have in order to end a disagreement
negotiation(s) – n. a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement
allow – v. to permit something
tragedies – n. very bad events that cause great sadness and often involves someone's death