Question

read the claim.

segregation allows for separate but equal status of people.

which sentence is a counterclaim?

states cannot disobey federal laws against segregation.
the american dream is to have a world of peace and goodwill.
people cannot be equal if they are separated in public places.
involuntary segregation does not respect the rights of individuals.

Explanation:

Analyze the given claim

The original claim states: "Segregation allows for separate but equal status of people." This claim argues that separation and equality can coexist.

Define a counterclaim

A counterclaim must directly oppose, contradict, or challenge the core premise of the original claim. The core premise here is that separate can be equal.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1 discusses federal laws and state obedience, which is a legal authority argument rather than a direct conceptual contradiction of "separate but equal."
• Option 2 is a broad statement about peace and goodwill, which does not directly address the mechanics of segregation or equality.
• Option 3 states: "People cannot be equal if they are separated in public places." This directly contradicts the claim that segregation allows for "separate but equal" status by asserting that separation makes equality impossible.
• Option 4 discusses individual rights and involuntary segregation, which is related but does not directly target the "separate but equal" premise as precisely as Option 3.

Answer:

• States cannot disobey federal laws against segregation.
• The American dream is to have a world of peace and goodwill.
• People cannot be equal if they are separated in public places. (Correct answer)
• Involuntary segregation does not respect the rights of individuals.