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The Articles of Confederation were influenced by Enlightenment principles and documents such as john Locke's writings on natural rights and the social contract, which emphasized the importance of free expression. Additionally, the practices of colonial assemblies and early state constitutions underscored the necessity of protecting legislative debate from external interference. These influences collectively shaped the understanding that freedom of speech and debate in Congress was essential for a functioning democracy and should be safeguarded from judicial scrutiny.

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