The articles of confederation created a federal comprised of representatives from the then 13 states

the articles of confederation created a federal _congress_ comprised of representatives from the then 13 states.

the answer is congress.

when in doubt choose c

it's what my teacher told my class when we were going into psats

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.