The modern presidency, characterized by the presence of a great deal of power even in the absence of a large personality or a national crisis, came into being with the presidency of
A. Grover Cleveland.
B. Franklin Roosevelt.
C. Woodrow Wilson.
D. Theodore Roosevelt.
E. William Taft.
Answer: B
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.