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The Presbyterian denominations have systems of representative government. Each local congregation elects "elders" who serve on the session, which is the ruling committee with the authority for that congregation. Each session elects "presbyters" to represent that congregation at the local governing level, which is the Presbytery. Presbyteries, in turn, elect representatives to regional bodies known as Synods, as well as representatives to the National General Assembly which meets every two years. All of these governing bodies, session, Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly, are in charge of the Presbyterian Church.

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