BCO 4.1

4.1. 3-1

3-1. The power which Christ has committed to His Church vests in the whole body, the rulers and those ruled, constituting it a spiritual commonwealth. This power, as exercised by the people, extends to the choice of those officers whom He has appointed in His Church.

For discussion

1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?