The United States was never intended to be, nor has it ever been a social democracy. The Nazi's were democratic socialists. The United States was created as a democratic Republic, that's what set us apart from any other country the world had ever seen. This structure put the power in the hands of the people while at the same time putting in place checks and balances that would prevent an emotional frenzy which inevitably happens in all democratic societies. Now, the people of this country do still ultimately hold the power to change things in their government, however due to progressive ideologies pushing us towards a social democracy, and our citizens failing to educate themselves on American civics most people are unaware of this and believe there is no hope for change. Yet there is.