Guidelines: This week everyone will answer the discussion questions listed below, and provide at least one response. . Original Posts (300-500 words or 2-3-minute video) due on Friday (7/22) 11:59pm CST. These should: . Be related to understanding the material and focus for the week . Be kind and on time . One (1) Response (100-200 words or 1 minute video) are due by Tuesday (7/26) 11:59pm CST . Be responsive to any questions/comments posted by your fellow classmates . Be relevant to helping us understand the topic of focus . Be kind and on time Discussion Questions: 1.) In your opinion, does politics create policy or does policy create politics? Provide support for your answer. 2.) Briefly describe Charles E. Lindblom's (1959) distinction between the "Root" and "Branch" models of the policy decision-making process. Under what circumstances would the practice of incrementalism fail? 3.) Why is social equity a critically important value for public organizations? In your view, what are some obstacles that are limiting contemporary efforts to enhance the equitable distribution of goods and services