Question: What challenges do factions within parties present to party leaders? a. These groups have their own priorities, and the party must be able to manage the factions to be able to prevent any of the groups from leaving the party. b. The factions provide a way for legislators to be able to connect directly with voters. c. The factions are the best way for the state party and the national party to communicate with each other. d. The factions complete the feedback loop between the precinct convention, county convention, and state convention.