What is the key phrase from Canada's original 1867 constitutional document?
Quick answer: Peace Order and Good Government. In our practice tests 62% of 106 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “From sea to sea”.
Why is this the correct answer?
Peace, Order and Good Government is the key phrase in the British North America Act of 1867.
Study Tip
This key phrase is a famous quote from a significant document in Canadian history, but it was actually first used in another country's founding document. It's a phrase that has become synonymous with Canadian values.
Original data
How many people get this question right?
62% of 106 practice answers from about 69 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "From sea to sea", chosen 22% of the time. The data covers practice tests on BecomeACitizen.ca from March 31, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
How hard is this question compared with others?
It is the 23rd hardest of the 167 questions we have enough data to rank. The average for the Who We Are chapter is 79% correct, and the average across all questions is 75%. You need 75% to pass the real test.
These are practice questions written from the official Discover Canada guide. IRCC does not publish the real test questions. See the full ranking in the 20 most-missed citizenship test questions or browse more Who We Are questions.
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Which part of Discover Canada is this question from?
This question is from the Who We Are section of the Canadian citizenship test. The test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official Discover Canada study guide. You need to score at least 75% (15 out of 20 correct) to pass.
This chapter has 43 questions in our database. Studying chapter by chapter is one of the most effective ways to prepare, as it helps you build deep understanding of each topic before moving to the next.
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