Question

Many at the Continental Congress were skeptical of allowing presidents to be directly elected by the legislature because ________.
a. they were worried about giving the legislature too much power
b. they feared the opportunities created for corruption
c. they knew the weaknesses of an electoral college
d. they worried about subjecting the commander-in-chief to public scrutiny

Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is b. they feared the opportunities created for corruption.

Explanation: the Continental Congress was aware of the problems that delegating too much power to presidents can cause.

Answer 2

Many at the Continental Congress were skeptical of allowing presidents to be directly elected by the legislature because  they feared the opportunities created for corruption.

What is Continental Congress?

Continental Congress was a series of some legislative bodies, which performed some executive functions,in the North America for thirteen British colonies.

What do you mean by corruption?

Corruption means an criminal offence of any type of dishonesty performed by any person or any organisation by making the wrong use of their power.

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