Question

Legislation is powerless to [eliminate] racial instincts or to abolish distinctions based upon physical differences.... If the civil and political rights of both races be equal, one cannot be inferior to the other civilly or politically. If one race be inferior to the other socially, the Constitution of the United States cannot put them upon the same plane. Which statement best summarizes Brown’s message in this passage? African Americans are not inferior to white citizens. The law cannot cause or correct social differences. Legislation should seek to resolve social problems. African Americans should focus on making political gains.

Answer 1

The correct answer would be that .... the law cannot cause or correct soccial diffrences 

Answer 2

Answer: The law cannot cause or correct social differences.

The passage states that legislation has no power to eliminate people's instincts, or to hide racial differences that are physically obvious. If people regard each other as equals, then the law has to follow this assertion. If, however, people consider one race to be socially inferior, the law will not be able to fix this. The main idea is that the law can only reflect what society desires, but it cannot cause or correct social differences between races.