Chapter 8

Czars Aplenty in the U.S. Government
Introduction | Global Perspective | Popular Perspective | Interactive Exercise
Historical Perspective: It might surprise you to learn that prior to 1939, presidents had very few staff members to assist them with their duties.  The presidential policy advisor is a modern trend, but one that shows no signs of slowing down.  Review the following links for more information about the history of presidential advisors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._executive_branch_czars

http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop

http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/staff

http://whitehousetransitionproject.org/#HDay

http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2009/02/bush-oral-history200902