Answer: it means he can only be as good as his people allow him to be
Explanation: a democracy is mainly ruled by people so when it comes to the end decision it's based on what the people want, whatever they say usually goes.
In the summer of 1943, Los Angeles erupted in violence. Sailors, soldiers, and marines in the area read in the L.A. press about the war overseas, and the war against Mexican "pachuco" gangs at home. ... More and more, people believed Mexican American youths were predisposed to criminality.
<em>-</em><em> </em><em>BRAINLIEST</em><em> answerer</em>
I think it's either money or different beliefs... Do you have any more details on it?