In the twentieth century numerous new nations have been formed. Though their peoples often enjoy full political liberty, there exist at the same time a great many strange practices. Native populations may be free to vote and to elect whom they please to govern them, but popular prejudices, unusual and harmful customs take a long time to die out.
How to analyze the underlined part? whom=those whom Right? What about the use of "please"? Thanks.
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Whom = those whom Please (v) = wish, have the will to They elect whomever they wish to govern them .
— Mister Micawber
Whom = those whom Please (v) = wish, have the will to They elect whomever they wish to govern them .
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