Asked by Vaggi

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)

separation of powers

O limited government

federalism

O checks and balances

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
federalism

Explanation: Federalism is the division of powers between the national government and the states. The state constitution can create bodies like a Railroad Commission even though the U.S. Constitution doesn't mention them.