Aform of government in which people elect representatives to govern the country is called a dictatorship

might be agreeing to participate ethically with other european nations in the slave trade

or notifying other european nations when taking possession   of african territories

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.