What power did the Articles of Confederation give the U. S. national government? A. The power to write national laws
B. The power to collect taxes
C. The power to regulate trade
D. The power to create national courts

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.