Question

In the early days, FEMA was a stand alone agency, and under the Clinton administration maintained a cabinet level seat and reported directly to the President. True or False?

Answer 1

FEMA maintained a cabinet-level seat and reported directly to the President under the Clinton administration, which is true.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that FEMA maintained a cabinet level seat and reported directly to the President under the Clinton administration is true. FEMA was indeed an independent agency before it became part of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003, during the George W. Bush administration. Prior to this, under President Bill Clinton, FEMA's director was elevated to cabinet-level status, which allowed the agency to have a more direct line to the President, aiming for quicker and more effective responses to disasters. This allowed FEMA to have direct access to the President and influence decision-making related to emergency management.