How is it that the seat of our President can be so contradictory? The President is able to both support and limit the formation of an ideal democracy? The President is elected by an Electoral College and not by popular vote, which does not support an ideal democracy. In 2000, "Al Gore received 550,000 more popular votes than George W. Bush but lost 271-267 in the Electoral College" (p. 177). On the other hand the collabration between the three branches of government, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial, through Checks and Balances. Checks and Balances support the ideal of democracy because they help ensure that one branch does have complete control over all of governement and makes all of the branches work together to serve the citizens of the United States of America.
The relationship between the President and Congress can shape the democratic process in a few ways. Congress is responsible for writing the bills and the President then either passes or vetos the bills according to his beliefs and those of the citizens. Also, when one party (Democratic or Republican) rules the majority of Congress and the Presidency they can work together to accomplish more as opposed to wasting time fighting against each other. When the two branches are able to work together they are more likely able to better represent the people
"One man with courage makes a majority."
Andrew Jackson~7th President (1829-1937)
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