請幫我翻譯這兩段的英文謝謝 - 社會議題

我希望 不是用網路上的翻譯網站翻譯出來的，因為那樣翻譯出來都不通順 而且怪怪的，如果能較為口語化 就更好囉 謝謝
In Taiwan, referendums were previously held at the local level. Residents were asked to decide on issues affecting their area, such as the construction of a new garbage incinerator. A nationwide referendum is run on the same principles. The only difference is that it puts forward a question that concerns everyone in the country. The passage of the Referendum Law in late 2003 paved the way for Taiwan’s nationwide vote in 2004.
In theory, a referendum returns democracy to the grassroots─average people who might otherwise have little interest in politics or elections. With important decisions that are likely to affect everybody, referendums give the public the opportunity to express their opinions directly.
Update:
可能是因為發問格式的關係
導致許多單字不會自動跳行
這點就請各位多多見諒囉
SORRY~