In what ways does the US presidency support and limit the formation of an ideal democracy?

The US presidency supports and limits the formation of an ideal democracy in a variety of ways.  Ultimately, the President himself has a certain extent of power over decisions and political parties.  He determines a set panel of politicians in office at a certain time or certain situation and can generally use the public’s opinion to get the people what they want.  However, in difficult times and circumstances where the President comes into office when things have already been run to poor extreme, it takes time and much trial and error to find the right answer.  This leads to a series of characteristics through the presidency by the people.

First of all, we are entitled to an informed understanding.  In other words, we have the right to research and develop a clear understanding of what the government, president, etc. has to offer that will create a good situation.  From that informed understanding, effective participation is present.  The people in a democracy will definitely want their views to be known.  A majority of people will hold firm belief that a certain person or state of power will allow us the capabilities of rising up and pushing through tough times, an example recession.  Because of equality in voting, the people in the democracy can make those views be known.  Through the presidency, control is obvious.  A main leader needs to be chosen that will guarantee a balanced and organized environment of leaders who will go off the public opinion to fight and create new systems that will aid the American people. 

However, as a majority will win, for example democratic or republican, the party with the most votes will pass laws and take action benefiting the one party.  Again, it is up to the American people to choose the person who not only appears on one side or the other, but shows that no matter what, they fight for the entire population rather than just interested in one sided laws, examples: gay marriage and/or abortion laws.  Especially when more important areas like recession need concentration.  Ultimately, an ideal democracy seems perfect, but until the people can work together and therefore make life easier on higher ups with authority, our democracy will never be so “ideal”.