What principle prevents an individual from holding office in more that one branch of state government at the same time?

The INELIGIBILITY CLAUSE, also known as the incompatibility or emoluments clause, is the principle that prevents an individual from holding office in more that one branch of state government at the same time.

(Article I, Section 6, Clause II of the United States Constitution)

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thist title points out that you are explaining the nature of the u.s. government. it is the most specific. a representative government consists of a government where decisions are taken according to a voting system. the most essential aspect of a representative government is found in the different structures where voting rights are granted to different groups of people. for example, voting for governor, mayor, president, local police chief etc.