Those in power are often in positions of hierarchal prestige, which allows these people with power to prevent change by abusing their power in an attempt to shape the perceptions of the people for their own self-interest and not the interest of the people. Stephens Luke’s perspective on power is divided into three dimensions; the first dimension is what the pluralist have adopted. They argue that power can be seen from the outcome of decision-making. In essence, whoever prevails in a conflict wins. The second dimension of power argues that decision-making, ignores the ability to control the agenda of debate, which involves ways in which those with power prevent or deflect challenges to their authority from arising.