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This is why presbyterians have local sessions, presbyteries, and a general assembly.
I think it is a common misconception, that Roman Catholics think all Protestants have no church structure/authority.
Some Protestants may not, I don’t know. But the presbyterian church has elected/ordained elders, a higher body known as the presbytery, and the final appeal known as General Assembly.
Doctrinal issues are adjudicated as well as discipline cases, and lots of administrative work and decisions made as well.
All just to say there is a strong authority structure in at least some Protestant churches. Other members of other churches may be able to fill us in on their accountability.