Prime Ministers in some countries are not directly elected.

In certain parliamentary systems like the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister is not directly elected by the public but is appointed by the monarch or the head of state. The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the political party that has the most seats in the legislative body, such as the House of Commons. This system differs from countries like the United States, where the President is elected separately from the legislative branch. The appointment of the Prime Minister by the head of state ensures that the individual has the confidence of the majority party in the parliament.