How are Samoa’s prime minister and cabinet chosen?

Samoa operates under a parliamentary system of government. The selection process for the nation's executive leadership is as follows:1

• Prime Minister: The prime minister is elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly.1
• Cabinet: Once elected, the prime minister is responsible for appointing a cabinet, which must be composed of members from the Legislative Assembly.1

The Legislative Assembly itself consists of 51 members who are directly elected by the public. To be eligible for a seat in the legislature, candidates must be Samoan matai (chiefs).1