***So, how then are members of the General Synod chosen?***
The General Synod is elected every five years by STV.
***Forgive my ignorance, but I thought you guys kept bishops and some form of "apostolic succession."***
Yes, back to Augustine of Canterbury. But as I said earlier on this thread. I am not a denominationally-oriented Christian. I believe there are truly born again people in almost every church that truly preaches the Gospel. I am in communion with all regenerated believers (to the best of my knowlege).
Could this be accurately described as a form of representative democracy?