Politics of Kinship

What are your insights on

the picture?
Are you in favor in the Anti – Dynasty
Bill? Why?
What is Political dynasty

 Refers to families whose members are involved in politics.

 Can be seen in families that have been part of the government for

several generations.
 Ways of occur of political
dynasty

1. Occupy a certain government position

in every term

2. Family members occupy government

positions at the same time.

You answer!

 What are the advantage and disadvantages of political dynasty?

Influences of political dynasty

Negative Positive

 “Carnegie Effect”  “Roving Bandits vs. Stationary

Bandits”,
“Carnegie Effect”

 They have a statistically higher probability to win elections as compared to non-

dynastic politicians.

 Dynastic politicians also have generally lower educational attainment which is

inversely related to their rank in their political dynasties.

“Carnegie Effect”

 There are also claims regarding economic inequalities arising from political

dynasties. This is allegedly due to political dynasties having economic

power along with their political power while a relative is in office.

“Carnegie Effect”

 Another negative effect of political dynasties is that it may restrict

significant change to the system of the government unit, since

dynasties would rather stick to tried and true methods of governing

rather than try to effect change.

 Also, dynasties prevent new candidates from occupying new seats of

power; leading to less new ideas and platforms to work with.

“Roving Bandits vs. Stationary Bandits”,

 Dynastic politicians are more likely to pursue developments since they

expect to be in office for longer

 Political dynasties are also responsible for the increase in women’s

political participation in politics. Female politicians hailing from political

dynasties can easily get into politics due to their connections.

“Roving Bandits vs. Stationary Bandits”,

 Political dynasties have the advantage of continuity. The more control the

family has over the government unit, the more members of the family can

occupy positions of power.

 Political dynasties can use this continuity by promoting and enacting laws

and ordinances that are long term in nature; with only a slim chance of other

candidates outside of the dynasty interfering with the plans.

Political Alliance

 Referred to as political coalition or political bloc, is an agreement for

cooperation between different political parties on common political

agenda, often for purposes of contesting an election.

Political Alliance

 They intend to mutually benefit from the alliance by collectively clearing

election thresholds, taking advantage of the voting system, or forming

government after elections

Your turn

 1. Explain the “ Carnegie Effect” on political dynasty

 2. Who can be considered as practicing political dynasty in the

Philippines. Why do we consider them as such?