In the semi-democratic nation devotion to the national ideal does not to the same extent sanctify the citizen's relation in feeling and in idea to his fellow-countrymen.

The loyalty demanded by the national ideal of such a country may imply a partly disloyal and suspicious attitude towards large numbers of political associates.

The popular and the national interests must necessarily in some measure diverge.

In a nationalized democracy or a democratic nation the corresponding dilemma is mitigated.

The popular interest can only be efficiently expressed in a national policy and organization.