Article II. Distribution of Powers

Article II, Section 2

Constitution of the State of Tennessee

Official text

No person or persons belonging to one of these departments shall exercise any of the powers properly belonging to either of the others, except in the cases herein directed or permitted.

Source: Tennessee Blue Book 2025-2026 (Tennessee Secretary of State)

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