how does the first amendment limit the federal government?

       the first amendment limits the power of the federal government because they cant make a law taking away the freedom to worship any religion, freedom of speech, right to press and the right to petition the government. this limits the government because just because the government doesn't like the religion or what the people are saying or talking about doesn't mean they can make a law saying that they are not allowed to worship or say that. this is better for the people because it ensures the people freedom to worship whatever or say what ever. this is a disadvantage to the government because they cant change what they want because they don't like it.