Question

chief justice earl warren stated, \separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.\ what did the use of \inherently\ imply about segregation? by its very definition, it cannot be equal. it is an integral part of american society. based on its meaning, separation is a natural inclination. it was intended to be a state right, not a national mandate.

Explanation:

The word "inherently" means something is an essential or intrinsic part of a thing. If separate educational facilities are inherently unequal, it means that by the very nature of segregation (separate facilities), equality cannot exist. The other options:

• "It is an integral part of American society" has no relation to the meaning of "inherently" in this context.
• "Separation is a natural inclination" is not what "inherently" implies here (the focus is on equality, not naturalness).
• "It was intended to be a state right, not a national mandate" also does not connect to the meaning of "inherently" as it pertains to equality.

Answer:

By its very definition, it cannot be equal.