W. every bill which shall have passed the house of representatives and the senate, shall, before it become a law, be presented to the president of the united states; if he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it. x. the house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states. y. the senators and representatives shall receive a compensation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the united states. z. the migration or importation of such persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person. which excerpt from the u. s. constitution reflects the principle of checks and balances?