Many at the continental congress were skeptical of allowing presidents to be directly elected by the legislature because .

they feared that it would created opportunities for corruption in the administration.

Explanation:

The Continental Congress was a convention comprised of delegates who represented the first 13 American colonies during the time of American Revolution. It also addressed itself as the provisional government of the 13 colonies and controlled the whole administration until the 'Declaration of Independence' was signed on 4th July, 1776.Many members of the Continental Congress were, however, skeptical of allowing presidents to be directly elected by the legislature as provided in the Articles of Confederation. They feared that this provision would create opportunities for corruption in the administration system.