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Tn. Const. art. III, § 10 — Article III / Section 10
TN Const., Article III, Section 10
Status: in_force

Governor to execute laws. [ edit ] He shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
Tn. Const. art. IX, § 1 — Article IX / Section 1
TN Const., Article IX, Section 1
Status: in_force

Ineligibility of ministers and priests to seats in legislature. [ edit ] Whereas Ministers of the Gospel are by their profession, dedicated to God and the care of souls, and ought not to be diverted from the great duties of their functions; therefore, no Minister of the Gospel, or priest of any denomination whatever, shall be eligible to a seat in either House of the Legislature.
Tn. Const. art. VI, § 14 — Article VI / Section 14
TN Const., Article VI, Section 14
Status: in_force

Fines exceeding fifty dollars to be assessed by jury. [ edit ] No fine shall be laid on any citizen of this State that shall exceed fifty dollars, unless it shall be assessed by a jury of his peers, who shall assess the fine at the time they find the fact, if they think the fine should be more than fifty dollars.
Tn. Const. art. III, § 7 — Article III / Section 7
TN Const., Article III, Section 7
Status: in_force

Governor's compensation. [ edit ] He shall, at stated times, receive a compensation for his services, which shall not be increased or diminished during the period for which he shall have been elected.
Tn. Const. art. XI, § 8 — Article XI / Section 8
TN Const., Article XI, Section 8
Status: in_force

That the proposed amendments to the constitution, and the schedule thereto, be submitted to the people at the ballot box, on the 22d day of February next, and that upon the adoption thereof, by the people, an election shall be held on the 4th day of March next, for governor and members of the legislature, the latter to be voted for by general ticket, upon the basis prescribed in the act apportioning representation in the state, passed on the 19th day of February, 1852, to assemble at the capitol on the 1st Monday in April next, said officers to continue in office until their successors shall be elected and qualified, under the regular biennial election of 1867; Provided, That said apportionment be so modified as to give to the counties of Johnson, Carter, Campbell, Anderson, Union, Sevier, Macon, and Hancock, each one member, and the district composed of the counties of Fentress, Morgan, Scott, and Cumberland, one additional member in the house of representatives.
Tn. Const. art. II, § 13 — Article II / Section 13
TN Const., Article II, Section 13
Status: in_force

Privilege of members. [ edit ] Senators and Representatives shall, in all cases, except treason, felony, or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during the session of the General Assembly, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any speech or debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other place.
Tn. Const. art. XI, § 2 — Article XI / Section 2
TN Const., Article XI, Section 2
Status: in_force

"The Declaration of Independence and Ordinance dissolving the federal relations between the State of Tennessee and the United States of America," passed and promulgated by the legislature of Tennessee on the 6th day of May, 1861, by which the state was declared separated from the federal union, and all laws and ordinances by which Tennessee became a member of the federal union, annulled and abrogated, was in like manner an act of treason and usurpation, unconstitutional, null and void.
Tn. Const. art. VIII, § 3 — Article VIII / Section 3
TN Const., Article VIII, Section 3
Status: in_force

Exemptions from attending musters. [ edit ] The Legislature shall pass laws exempting citizens belonging to any sect or denomination of religion, the tenets of which are known to be opposed to the bearing of arms, from attending private and general musters.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 35 — Article I / Section 35
TN Const., Article I, Section 35
Status: in_force

Rights of victims of crimes. [ edit ] To preserve and protect the rights of victims of crime to justice and due process, victims shall be entitled to the following basic rights: 1. The right to confer with the prosecution. 2. The right to be free from intimidation, harassment and abuse throughout the criminal justice system. 3. The right to be present at all proceedings where the defendant has the right to be present. 4. The right to be heard, when relevant, at all critical stages of the criminal justice process as defined by the General Assembly. 5. The right to be informed of all proceedings, and of the release, transfer or escape of the accused or convicted person. 6. The right to a speedy trial or disposition and a prompt and final conclusion of the case after the conviction or sentence. 7. The right to restitution from the offender. 8. The right to be informed of each of the rights established for victims. The general assembly has the authority to enact substantive and procedural laws to define, implement, preserve and protect the rights guaranteed to victims by this section. HISTORY: [As added; Proposed by 1996 HJR 14, 99th General Assembly, adopted April 8, 1996, Concurred in by 1998 SJR 2, 100th General Assembly, adopted April 28, 1998, approved at general election November 3, 1998.]
Tn. Const. art. II, § 3 — Article II / Section 3
TN Const., Article II, Section 3
Status: in_force

Legislative authority -- Term of office. [ edit ] The Legislative authority of this State shall be vested in a General Assembly, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives, both dependent on the people. Representatives shall hold office for two years and Senators for four years from the day of the general election, except that the Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each shall hold his office as Speaker for two years or until his successor is elected and qualified, provided however, that in the first general election after adoption of this amendment Senators elected in districts designated by even numbers shall be elected for four years and those elected in districts designated by odd numbers shall be elected for two years. In a county having more than one senatorial district, the districts shall be numbered consecutively. HISTORY: [As amended: Adopted in Convention December 9, 1965, Approved at general election November 8, 1966, Proclaimed by Governor, December 2, 1966.]
Tn. Const. art. II, § 19 — Article II / Section 19
TN Const., Article II, Section 19
Status: in_force

Rejection of bill. [ edit ] After a bill has been rejected, no bill containing the same substance shall be passed into a law during the same session.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 21 — Article I / Section 21
TN Const., Article I, Section 21
Status: in_force

No man's services or property taken without consent or compensation. [ edit ] That no man's particular services shall be demanded, or property taken, or applied to public use, without the consent of his representatives, or without just compensation being made therefor.
Tn. Const. art. X, § 1 — Article X / Section 1
TN Const., Article X, Section 1
Status: in_force

Oath of office. [ edit ] Every person who shall be chosen or appointed to any office of trust or profit under this Constitution, or any law made in pursuance thereof, shall, before entering on the duties thereof, take an oath to support the Constitution of this State, and of the United States, and an oath of office.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 8 — Article I / Section 8
TN Const., Article I, Section 8
Status: in_force

No man to be disturbed but by law. [ edit ] That no man shall be taken or imprisoned, or disseized of his freehold, liberties or privileges, or outlawed, or exiled, or in any manner destroyed or deprived of his life, liberty or property, but by the judgment of his peers or the law of the land.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 9 — Article I / Section 9
TN Const., Article I, Section 9
Status: in_force

Right of the accused in criminal prosecutions. [ edit ] That in all criminal prosecutions, the accused hath the right to be heard by himself and his counsel; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him, and to have a copy thereof, to meet the witnesses face to face, to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and in prosecutions by indictment or presentment, a speedy public trial, by an impartial jury of the County in which the crime shall have been committed, and shall not be compelled to give evidence against himself.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 33 — Article I / Section 33
TN Const., Article I, Section 33
Status: in_force

Slavery prohibited. [ edit ] That slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, are forever prohibited in this State.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 31 — Article I / Section 31
TN Const., Article I, Section 31
Status: in_force

Boundaries of the state. [ edit ] That the limits and boundaries of this State be ascertained, it is declared they are as hereafter mentioned, that is to say: Beginning on the extreme height of the Stone mountain, at the place where the line of Virginia intersects it, in latitude thirty-six degrees and thirty minutes north; running thence along the extreme height of the said mountain, to the place where Watauga river breaks through it; thence a direct course to the top of the Yellow Mountain, where Bright's road crosses the same; thence along the ridge of said mountain, between the waters of Doe river and the waters of Rock creek, to the place where the road crosses the Iron Mountain; from thence along the extreme height of said mountain, to the place where Nolichucky river runs through the same; thence to the top of the Bald Mountain; thence along the extreme height of said mountain to the Painted Rock, on French Broad river; thence along the highest ridge of said mountain, to the place where it is called the Great Iron or Smoky Mountain; thence along the extreme height of said mountain to the place where it is called Unicoi or Unaka Mountain, between the Indian towns of Cowee and Old Chota; thence along the main ridge of the said mountain to the southern boundary of this State, as described in the act of cession of North Carolina to the United States of America; and that all the territory, lands and waters lying west of said line, as before mentioned, and contained within the chartered limits of the State of North Carolina, are within the boundaries and limits of this State, over which the people have the right of exercising sovereignty, and the right of soil, so far as is consistent with the Constitution of the United States, recognizing the Articles of Confederation, the Bill of Rights and Constitution of North Carolina, the cession act of the said State, and the ordinance of Congress for the government of the territory northwest of the Ohio; Provided, nothing herein contained shall extend to affect the claim or claims of individuals to any part of the soil which is recognized to them by the aforesaid cession act; And provided also, That the limits and jurisdiction of this State shall extend to any other land and territory now acquired, or that may hereafter be acquired, by compact or agreement with other States, or otherwise, although such land and territory are not included within the boundaries herein before designated.
Tn. Const. art. X, § 2 — Article X / Section 2
TN Const., Article X, Section 2
Status: in_force

Oath of members of the general assembly. [ edit ] Each member of the Senate and House of Representatives, shall before they proceed to business take an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of this State, and of the United States and also the following oath: I _________________ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that as a member of this General Assembly, I will, in all appointments, vote without favor, affection, partiality, or prejudice; and that I will not propose or assent to any bill, vote or resolution, which shall appear to me injurious to the people, or consent to any act or thing, whatever, that shall have a tendency to lessen or abridge their rights and privileges, as declared by the Constitution of this State.
Tn. Const. art. II, § 5a — Article II / Section 5a
TN Const., Article II, Section 5a
Status: in_force

Representation by qualified voter. [ edit ] Each district shall be represented by a qualified voter of that district. HISTORY: [As added: Adopted in Convention December 10, 1965, Approved at general election November 8, 1966, Proclaimed by Governor, December 2, 1966.]
Tn. Const. art. III, § 12 — Article III / Section 12
TN Const., Article III, Section 12
Status: in_force

Vacancy in office of governor. [ edit ] In case of the removal of the Governor from office, or of his death, or resignation, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve on the Speaker of the Senate; and in case of the death, removal from office, or resignation of the Speaker of the Senate, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve on the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Tn. Const. art. IX, § 3 — Article IX / Section 3
TN Const., Article IX, Section 3
Status: in_force

Duelists shall hold no office. [ edit ] Any person who shall, after the adoption of this Constitution, fight a duel, or knowingly be the bearer of a challenge to fight a duel, or send or accept a challenge for that purpose, or be an aider or abettor in fighting a duel, shall be deprived of the right to hold any office of honor or profit in this State, and shall be punished otherwise, in such manner as the Legislature may prescribe.
Tn. Const. art. III, § 5 — Article III / Section 5
TN Const., Article III, Section 5
Status: in_force

Governor as commander-in-chief -- Calling out militia. [ edit ] He shall be commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy of this State, and of the Militia, except when they shall be called into the service of the United States: But the Militia shall not be called into service except in case of rebellion or invasion, and then only when the General Assembly shall declare, by law, that the public safety requires it.
Tn. Const. art. II, § 5 — Article II / Section 5
TN Const., Article II, Section 5
Status: in_force

Number of representatives -- Apportionment. [ edit ] The number of Representatives shall be ninety-nine and shall be apportioned by the General Assembly among the several counties or districts as shall be provided by law. Counties having two or more Representatives shall be divided into separate districts. In a district composed of two or more counties, each county shall adjoin at least one other county of such district; and no county shall be divided in forming such a district. HISTORY: [As amended: Adopted in Convention December 9, 1965, Approved at general election November 8, 1966, Proclaimed by Governor, December 2, 1966.]
Tn. Const. art. II, § 26 — Article II / Section 26
TN Const., Article II, Section 26
Status: in_force

Ineligibility -- Lucrative offices. [ edit ] No Judge of any Court of law or equity, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Register, Clerk of any court of Record, or person holding any office under the authority of the United States, shall have a seat in the General Assembly; nor shall any person in this State hold more than one lucrative office at the same time; provided, that no appointment in the Militia, or to the office of Justice of the Peace, shall be considered a lucrative office, or operative as a disqualification to a seat in either House of the General Assembly.
Tn. Const. art. II, § 29 — Article II / Section 29
TN Const., Article II, Section 29
Status: in_force

Counties and towns -- Power to tax -- Credit. [ edit ] The General Assembly shall have power to authorize the several counties and incorporated towns in this State, to impose taxes for County and Corporation purposes respectively, in such manner as shall be prescribed by law; and all property shall be taxed according to its value, upon the principles established in regard to State taxation. But the credit of no County, City or Town shall be given or loaned to or in aid of any person, company, association or corporation, except upon an election to be first held by the qualified voters of such county, city or town, and the assent of three-fourths of the votes cast at said election. Nor shall any county, city or town become a stockholder with others in any company, association or corporation except upon a like election, and the assent of a like majority. But the counties of Grainger, Hawkins, Hancock, Union, Campbell, Scott, Morgan, Grundy, Sumner, Smith, Fentress, Van Buren, and the new County herein authorized to be established out of fractions of Sumner, Macon and Smith counties, White, Putnam, Overton, Jackson, Cumberland, Anderson, Henderson, Wayne, Cocke, Coffee, Macon, Marshall, and Roane shall be excepted out of the provisions of this Section so far that the assent of a majority of the qualified voters of either of said counties voting on the question shall be sufficient when the credit of such county is given or loaned to any person, association or corporation; Provided, that the exception of the counties above named shall not be in force beyond the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty; and after that period they shall be subject to the three-fourths majority applicable to the other counties of the State.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 25 — Article I / Section 25
TN Const., Article I, Section 25
Status: in_force

Martial law -- Punishment. [ edit ] Tenn. Const. Art. I, § 25 That no citizen of this State, except such as are employed in the army of the United States, or militia in actual service, shall be subjected to punishment under the martial or military law. That martial law, in the sense of the unrestricted power of military officers, or others, to dispose of the persons, liberties or property of the citizen, is inconsistent with the principles of free government, and is not confided to any department of the government of this State.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 18 — Article I / Section 18
TN Const., Article I, Section 18
Status: in_force

No imprisonment for debt. [ edit ] The Legislature shall pass no law authorizing imprisonment for debt in civil cases.
Tn. Const. art. II, § 9 — Article II / Section 9
TN Const., Article II, Section 9
Status: in_force

Qualifications of representatives. [ edit ] No person shall be a Representative unless he shall be a citizen of the United States, of the age of twenty-one years, and shall have been a citizen of this State for three years, and a resident in the county he represents one year, immediately preceding the election.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 17 — Article I / Section 17
TN Const., Article I, Section 17
Status: in_force

Open courts -- Redress of injuries -- Suits against the State. [ edit ] That all courts shall be open; and every man, for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law, and right and justice administered without sale, denial, or delay. Suits may be brought against the State in such manner and in such courts as the Legislature may by law direct.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 11 — Article I / Section 11
TN Const., Article I, Section 11
Status: in_force

No ex post facto laws. [ edit ] That laws made for the punishment of acts committed previous to the existence of such laws, and by them only declared criminal, are contrary to the principles of a free Government; wherefore no Ex post facto law shall be made.
Tn. Const. art. II, § 1 — Article II / Section 1
TN Const., Article II, Section 1
Status: in_force

Division of powers. [ edit ] The powers of the Government shall be divided into three distinct departments: the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
Tn. Const. art. V, § 1 — Article V / Section 1
TN Const., Article V, Section 1
Status: in_force

Impeachment. [ edit ] The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment.
Tn. Const. art. IV, § 4 — Article IV / Section 4
TN Const., Article IV, Section 4
Status: in_force

Mode of voting. [ edit ] In all elections to be made by the General Assembly, the members thereof shall vote viva voce, and their votes shall be entered on the journal. All other elections shall be by ballot.
Tn. Const. art. II, § 22 — Article II / Section 22
TN Const., Article II, Section 22
Status: in_force

Open sessions and meetings -- Exception. [ edit ] The doors of each House and of committees of the whole shall be kept open, unless when the business shall be such as ought to be kept secret.
Tn. Const. art. II, § 27 — Article II / Section 27
TN Const., Article II, Section 27
Status: in_force

Right of protest. [ edit ] Any member of either House of the General Assembly shall have liberty to dissent from and protest against, any act or resolve which he may think injurious to the Public or to any individual, and to have the reasons for his dissent entered on the journals.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 3 — Article I / Section 3
TN Const., Article I, Section 3
Status: in_force

Freedom of worship. [ edit ] That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience; that no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any minister against his consent; that no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience; and that no preference shall ever be given, by law, to any religious establishment or mode of worship.
Tn. Const. art. XI, § 11 — Article XI / Section 11
TN Const., Article XI, Section 11
Status: in_force

Homestead and personal property exemptions. [ edit ] There shall be a homestead exemption from execution in an amount of five thousand dollars or such greater amount as the General Assembly may establish. The General Assembly shall also establish personal property exemptions. The definition and application of the homestead and personal property exemptions and the manner in which they may be waived shall be as prescribed by law. HISTORY: [As amended: Adopted in Convention October 7, 1977, Approved at general election March 7, 1978, Proclaimed by Governor, March 31, 1978.]
Tn. Const. art. I, § 6 — Article I / Section 6
TN Const., Article I, Section 6
Status: in_force

Trial by jury -- Qualifications of jurors. [ edit ] That the right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate, and no religious or political test shall ever be required as a qualification for jurors.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 2 — Article I / Section 2
TN Const., Article I, Section 2
Status: in_force

Doctrine of nonresistance condemned. [ edit ] Tenn. Const. Art. I, § 2 That government being instituted for the common benefit, the doctrine of non-resistance against arbitrary power and oppression is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind.
Tn. Const. art. II, § 32 — Article II / Section 32
TN Const., Article II, Section 32
Status: in_force

Amendments to Constitution of United States. [ edit ] No Convention or General Assembly of this State shall act upon any amendment of the Constitution of the United States proposed by Congress to the several States; unless such Convention or General Assembly shall have been elected after such amendment is submitted.
Tn. Const. art. II, § 16 — Article II / Section 16
TN Const., Article II, Section 16
Status: in_force

Limitation upon power of adjournment. [ edit ] Neither House shall, during its session, adjourn without the consent of the other for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 13 — Article I / Section 13
TN Const., Article I, Section 13
Status: in_force

Treatment after arrest. [ edit ] Tenn. Const. Art. I, § 13 That no person arrested and confined in jail shall be treated with unnecessary rigor.
Tn. Const. art. I, § 0 — Article I / Section 0
TN Const., Article I
Status: in_force

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