If an economy is bad it's assumed that it's because the leaders of the country do not set right economic policies in place.
If a nation is at war it's assumed that it's because of the decision of the leaders.
If the educational system is faulty it's assumed that it's because of the decision of the leaders and even when a country is doing well in the global stage in sports, academics and other areas, it's still all about the leaders.
Is it the leaders of a country that makes them good, bad, at peace or in war? Or is it the led who are the majority that determines what becomes of a nation.
It's funny how most of the users are saying that it's the role of the leader of a country to make things right and better for the people they are leading, but I disagree, it's actually a collaborative effort of both the leader and the citizens of a nation to make the nation a better place, a leader is just "one man" and making decisions for an entire country shouldn't rest on his/her shoulders alone, it should be a shared responsibility between its leader and the citizens. Leaders are expected to make informed decisions and take responsibility for their actions as their actions can impact the country while the citizens must participate in the democratic process, educate themselves and demand for transparency and accountability. From where I'm coming from (my country) I strongly believe that a country's well-being is a collaborative effort between both parties.