Free, self-paced videos and quizzes that a homeschool parent in a Khan community post used to cover a semester of government. We found no independent homeschool reviews, so we treat it as a free supplement or stand-alone for self-directed teens.
Parents love
Completely free
Self-paced, no teacher needed
Covers government, economics and finance in one site
Common complaints
Few written assignments, so little analysis practice
You document the credit yourself
No independent homeschool reviews found
Who it fits
Best for
Government and the Constitution. Full U.S. government and politics course
Economics. Micro and macroeconomics courses
Personal finance. Financial literacy material
Nonpartisan, no stated viewpoint. Nonpartisan educational nonprofit
Video or online lessons. Video lessons
No, just learning.
Online. Runs online
Video lessons a big plus. Video lessons are the core teaching
Video lessons nice to have. Video lessons are the core teaching
Minimal: solo work. Self-paced and independent
Some: 20–30 min daily.
Less suited for
Mostly offline. Screen-based
These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.
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Is Khan Academy Gov & Econ a full civics or economics course?
No. We list Khan Academy Gov & Econ as a supplement: it's enrichment to use alongside a core program, not a full course on its own.
How does Khan Academy Gov & Econ teach civics and economics?
Khan Academy Gov & Econ is described as videos, articles and practice quizzes; can be a stand-alone course or a supplement. Parent prep: low (self-paced videos, articles and quizzes).
What grades does Khan Academy Gov & Econ cover?
Khan Academy Gov & Econ covers grades 9th–12th.
How much does Khan Academy Gov & Econ cost?
$0: free.
What viewpoint does Khan Academy Gov & Econ teach from?
Nonpartisan.
Does Khan Academy Gov & Econ count for a high school credit?
Possibly, but the publisher doesn't present it as a full credit course, so you would need to document the hours yourself.
Is Khan Academy Gov & Econ online?
Online. The program does the teaching.
Does Khan Academy Gov & Econ have a placement test?
We haven't found a placement test for Khan Academy Gov & Econ. Most civics and economics programs are chosen by grade level or by the credit you need.