Question

on business reform, theodore roosevelt promised in the 1912 presidential election to \penalize conduct and not ______.\
a. power
b. importance
c. reputation
d. size

Explanation:

Theodore Roosevelt's 1912 presidential election promise on business reform was to penalize bad conduct of businesses, not their size (i.e., not targeting how large a business is, but its improper actions). The other options (Power, Importance, Reputation) don't align with this specific reform stance as closely as "Size" does.

Answer:

D. Size