Our bills for raising revenue, shall originate in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as on other bills which principal of the constitution is being demonstrated by this passage. Is it checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, or role of law?
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The principal of the constitution being demonstrated by this passage is separation of powers. The passage clearly states that bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives, which is a specific power given to that chamber. However, it also allows the Senate to propose or concur with amendments, demonstrating the separate but equal powers of both chambers of Congress.