The constitutional principle that this scenario illustrates is known as the principle of republicanism and the evidence that led to the conclusion was that the principle means a representative government.

<h3>What is the principle of republicanism?</h3>

This refers to the governmental theory that emphasizes the participation of citizens for the common good of the community.

The accepting of Bribery as a grant or acceptance of a benefit is in violation of entrusted power and thus, is illegal throughout the United States and both the Federal and state authorities share enforcement power over bribery.

Because Terrill was convicted of bribery and sentenced to one year in prison, the constitutional principle that this scenario illustrates is known as the principle of republicanism and the evidence that led to the conclusion was that the principle means a representative government.