The federal government formed the interstate commerce commission to oversee a. railroad operations across the nation b. labor union activity c. interstate communications d. patent awards

The correct answer is A. Railroad operations across the nation

Explanation:

The Interstate Commerce Commission or ICC was an agency created in 1887 by the Federal or national government of the United States in order to regulate transportation especially railroad operations in all states including regulating the tariffs or rates, stopping racial discrimination, among others. This agency began in railroad operation but later expanded late to the regulation of interstate bus lines and trucking. Additionally, the ICC agency operated until 1996 when it was transferred to the Surface transportation board. Therefore, the Interstate Commerce Commission was formed by the federal government to oversee or regulate railroad operations across the nation.