What is a political system where a single family rules from generation to generation?

Question

What is a political system where a single family rules from generation to generation?

Answer 1

Generally a monarchy, though this essentially describes single person rule (monos=one, archein=rule).

A dynastic monarchy would describe one moving through successive generations and other elements like nepotism (favouritism given to members of the family, usually).

A recent (perhaps a current neologism) term to describe governments and rulers is 'Kleptocracy', or 'rule by thieves'.

Answer 2

Kingdom as in the middle east.

Answer 3

monarchy i hope this helps