Politics is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations among individuals, such as the distribution of status or resources. The branch of social science that studies politics and government is referred to as political science. 

to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally. also : to exert (oneself, one's mind, etc.) over such a problem or situation. they puzzled their wits to find a solution.

Geography is the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of Earth. Geography is an all-encompassing discipline that seeks an understanding of Earth and its human and natural complexities—not merely where objects are, but also how they have changed and come to be.