The difference between the Texas Constitution allowing a Railroad Commission to regulate railroads and shipping rates, while the U.S. Constitution does not mention a Railroad Commission, is an example of federalism. Federalism refers to the division of powers between the national and state governments. In this case, the state of Texas retains the authority to regulate certain aspects of commerce within its borders, while the federal government does not have a specific provision for that regulation in the Constitution.
The Texas Constitution has an amendment that allows a Railroad Commission to regulate railroads and their shipping rates in Texas. The U.S. Constitution does not mention a Railroad Commission. This difference between state and national documents is an example of which constitutional principle?(1 point)
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separation of powers
separation of powers
checks and balances
checks and balances
limited government
limited government
federalism
federalism
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