There are two important responsibilities that are only for U.S. citizens: to vote in federal elections and to serve on a jury. ... By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens' interests.
OK so basically you answered your question if he has the 40th best he will be 40th out of 600
Crossroads, a sad vaudeville by Carlos Solorzano who comes from Guatemala. The quote relates to how the woman learn about how the man is looking for a young and beautiful girl like in the picture he has. When the woman realizes the man doesn't recognize her when she lifts her veil -despite having given him hints that she was the woman in the picture- she learns she can never be the woman in the picture so she leaves.
Two examples would be: great depression and world war 2