November 3, 2025
Worshipping War: Limits on American Government Power
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Haley Aleman
Haley is a researcher and Political Science Major at St. Mary’s University. She enjoys understanding and learning legal processes and shedding light on the importance of civic engagement.
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Emilee Luera
Hi Haley, I really did enjoy the infographic, it provided me with so much new information and it was well organized. I do think it was a good idea to bring more info to these types of principles!
America Rosales
Hello, Haley! Your infographic was really well-structured, aesthetically pleasing, and packed with important information. I thought your explanations of each idea were excellent, especially the definitions that make it easier for people who might not be familiar with these subjects to follow along. I found information like the one about early Americans paying taxes to fund churches very fascinating, and your main point about the boundaries of military power and the significance of preserving religious freedom struck a chord with me. To make the material simpler to read, I would suggest expanding your font and alphabetizing your APA references. Overall, you produced a well-considered, impactful, and exquisitely structured infographic with a few additional images or drawings. Fantastic work!
Ana Barrientos
Hi Haley! I thought your infographic was great, the title “Worshipping War: Limits on American Government Power” was attention grabbing and made me curious! I enjoyed how clean and organized it was, the colors, font and background were great and made the infographic visually appealing! My only suggestion would be to add more visuals like little images or pictures. I think it would be a great touch! Overall, great job!
Miranda Reyna
Haley
Right at the back, I was extremely intrigued by the visual representation and organization of your project. I think you have done such a phenomenal job explaining your principles and organizing them in a visually captivating way. I especially love how straightforward your information is and how easy it is to follow it. The only thing I would have loved to see is a visual picture or icon.
Victoria Cantu
Hi Haley, amazing project. This info-graph is filled with good information and very organized very well. I like how you listed definitions for everything, allowing people who may not know much about these topics, to follow along easily. I enjoyed the fact about how early Americans had to pay taxes to help support churches, I did not know this fact. If you could fix anything, I would put your APA citations alphabetically and maybe add more pictures relevant to your information. I would also recommend enlarging your words (make your font bigger) so it can be easier to see. Overall, amazing project!
Sally Saleh
Hi Haley! Great job on your infographic! You clearly communicated the core message that “the U.S. aims to limit war power and protect religious freedom, but growing executive power and conflicts over faith show how liberty erodes without vigilance.” I really appreciate how organized the layout is. The separate boxes for different ideas make it very easy to follow, and the structure feels clean and intentional. I especially loved this fact: “Religious freedom remains important with a study reporting in 2024 that 84% of respondents stating that religion is extremely or very important to the nation’s identity.” It teaches readers something new, and as someone who values religion deeply, I found it especially meaningful. One suggestion I’d offer is to incorporate more visuals, since there aren’t very many right now. Adding a few more images or icons throughout could help reinforce your ideas. Overall, amazing job! So proud of you!
James Clifford
Hello Haley, wow, this is excellent. The discussion about expanding war powers and likening war to a religious ritual that calls into question the devotion of those who don’t support it was super interesting. I had never heard it put quite like that, and I think it was very compelling. The only recommendation I would give is maybe to provide some more specific instances of times the President has bypassed Congress in taking military action. Great job.
Mia Ramirez
I absolutely loved your infographic! It was well organized from beginning to end, and I really liked how you maintained a consistent color scheme; it tied the entire design together beautifully. You did an excellent job explaining your points, but I would suggest adding a few illustrations to enhance your infographic. Since you went into great detail about the limits of government, incorporating visuals could help readers who aren’t political science majors better understand and engage with the concepts you’re presenting.
Jada Cano
Hi Haley!
This is outstanding work! Your use of contrasting colors and clear separation of topics makes it easy to understand the significance of each section. I found your title, “Worshiping War”, to be particularly creative and immediately engaging. I appreciate how you clearly explained your principles before diving into the deeper analysis. A miniscule suggestion would be to vary the main titles throughout your pages to maintain reader engagement. Additionally, remember that APA reference entries should be listed in alphabetical order. Your conclusion, describing the president as the “High Priest of War,” was astonishing and exceptionally well chosen. There was no better title for this. You highlight how war, when treated as a tool for purposes beyond its intended scope, can be dangerous. The connection you draw between faith and government throughout the infographic is compelling, and your discussion of war emphasizes the potential for division in public perception. War is inherently serious and dangerous, and worshiping the term is inappropriate and misguided, especially when tied to religion. Overall, Haley, this infographic offers an enlightening perspective, and your work is both thought provoking and visually compelling. Incredible job!
Cielo Jerusalem Vargas
Hi Haley,
Wow. Your infographic was so well organized, simple yet informative. I enjoyed how you set up the first sections in your first page, then transitioned why freedom of faith was important. My favorite part was something so small, which is how you included the two bullets aiming towards the cross in the second page and the third page. I think those small details that go into projects make a tremendous impact on the information provided. Also, I enjoyed how you went into detail in the “The Cost of Devotion” section located in the fourth page. I agree with the information you provided in regard to the desensitization of war. Much of what we consume through television or social media has definitely hindered some ability to feel the impact of how devastating war can really be. I would suggest using APA format in your references. Other than that, your infographic was amazing!