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  • Emilee Luera

    Hi Miranda,
    I really like how your infographic makes it clear that no one in power is above the rules. It shows how laws, institutions, and accountability work together to keep things fair and prevent abuse. The visuals make the idea easy to understand, and it’s a great reminder that keeping power in check is key to a strong, healthy democracy. I love how it brings so much importance to this principle.

  • Joseph Reed

    Hello,
    This infographic is excellent; the structure is clear and easy to follow as it progresses logically from the principles of limited government to it being put into practice and then onto the modern day. The visuals are also very pretty and the colors of the infographic make the information on display pop, something necessary for an infographic. It’s also not cluttered and the bullet points are small and easy to follow too.

    Perhaps an interesting area to look into, if you’re further interested in limits on government power would be actions taken during the Civil War and the World Wars to bolster government support for the war effort, but that’s something besides the infographic.

  • America Rosales

    Hi Miranda! Your infographic was incredibly well done both visually striking and very clear in how it explained the relationship between limited government, liberty, and the people’s right to assemble and petition. I really liked how you broke down the evolution of government power from British rule to the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution I also appreciated how you connected historical principles to modern issues such as digital surveillance If I could suggest anything, it would be to slightly reduce the size of some caption statements! Overall, this was one a very well done infographic very amazing work!

  • Ana Barrientos

    Hi Miranda! I loved this infographic, it was visually appealing and it flowed so well! I thought the example of former President Nixon was great, it showed that nobody not even the president is above the law and the importance of limits of power! I also liked the addition of the definition on constitutionalism, it helps people who might not know what it means to better understand! Overall, amazing job!

  • Sally Saleh

    Hey Miranda! I love your infographic! You did such a great job getting across the message that “liberty relies on limited government and citizens’ right to assemble and petition to keep power accountable.” It’s really clear and easy to follow. I especially liked the timeline on page 2 showing British rule leading up to the U.S. Constitution. It gives great context and really helps readers understand why balancing government powers has been so important. I also liked that you included the key principles of constitutionalism it makes everything click together and easier to understand. The visuals you used really help explain the ideas too. On page 3, I think the image of the person holding the “No Justice, No Peace” sign and the title “The Power of the People:…” could be a bit smaller. That way, the text could be bigger and the page wouldn’t feel so crowded. Overall, amazing job! Your infographic is super clear and informative.

  • James Clifford

    Hello Miranda, I really enjoyed this infographic. I like how you clearly and concisely explained the powers of each branch of government. I also think you did a really good job of explaining the evolution of the role of government in America from British rule which was too intrusive to the Articles of Confederacy which were not strong enough, culminating in the Constitution, which sought to strike a balance between the two extremes.

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    Mia Ramirez

    Hi Miranda!
    Awesome infographic! I absolutely loved it—it immediately caught my attention. You did a great job engaging the reader and maintaining interest throughout. The organization was clear, and the overall design was visually appealing and well put together. All the illustrations you included tied the infographic together beautifully. The information you provided was captivating, and I especially enjoyed the historical section. The image on page 6 effectively conveyed the story of empowered movements and added great depth to your work.

  • Cielo Jerusalem Vargas

    Hi Miranda,
    This was a great infographic. The details you included in both the images and information demonstrate that you applied a lot of effort into your research. I enjoyed how you included a reason of why limits matter which can be traced back to the abuses that the thirteen colonies endured by the British. On your 4th page, I enjoyed reading about assembly and petition today and the section on contemporary challenges. The example you gave in the contemporary challenges section about “law enforcement responses & digital surveillance” has called into question about whether or not our government are violating our rights. In one of my classes, we have discussed that there have been protections made to prevent these violations but there has not been as much attention placed on to what law enforcement can and cannot do. This section definitely piqued my interest in researching further on the topic. With that said, I would have liked if you could have included any possible cases that your might have found on that issue. Other than that, I truly enjoyed reading your infographic. Great job!

  • Samantha Garcia Mora

    Great job on your project! I enjoyed the visuals you used in your infographic, especially the picture that says, “No justice, no peace.” I admired how you used readings from class to explain your principles: (list principles here). I also appreciated how you efficiently connected your principles to help readers understand their importance. The only thing I would like to see changed is condensing some information so you can emphasize the main points. Very good job!

  • Haley Aleman

    Hi Miranda, amazing job on your infographic! Right off the bat, I really liked the cover photo and how it visually demonstrated division with half of the image being red and the other half being blue. Your entire infographic was very visually engaging for me as a reader and made it easier to understand the information that was being presented. If I could make one change it would be to use less bolding and maybe more underlining to provide more of a visual change between the text. There are many benefits to a limited government such as the protections that it provides, such as citizens having the right to hold leaders accountable, which you mentioned on the third page of your infographic. However, in recent times it has been more difficult in a social sense to speak about holding leaders accountable. Often times there can be tension, especially on social media as many have strong opinions on our leaders. Great job on your infographic, this is one of my favorites by far!

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