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What is a "czar?" Trump wants his people in place — and fast

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" Czar " is shorthand for a high-level executive branch official in charge of a specific policy focus.

The "czar" role is one that allows a president to step over the checks and balances of the three branches of government.

President Barack Obama had, in part, an "energy and environment czar," " Afghanistan czar" and "health czar." The Senate will be controlled by Republicans when Trump takes office.

Critics say "czars" run amock of the checks and balances system the forefathers founded.

The late Democratic Sen. Robert Byrd criticized both Obama and Bush for creating such roles.

For a president looking to appoint an ally quickly, a "czar" is logistically much easier to get into office than Cabinet secretary.

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