People in a democracy have the right to choose or have a say in the nation's decisions. Whereas in a republic, only the person in charge can decide.
In the United States, your legal right to express your political opinions to government officials is granted under the FIRST AMENDMENT.
the north have more freedom for the people
Taft's view of the Philippines shows that even though he loved the majority of the country, he was not willing to put American foreign policy in jeopardy<span> over losing an island in Asia.
Indicating that at that time, United States were more interested in making Philliphine as our trading foothold in Asia rather than making proper alliance to the country</span>
The quote just saying that he feel like he belong to the human race itself more strongly than any culture/nationality.
