# How many signatures, at least, must citizens collect to be able to present a bill?

Question 1049 · Task 1 · Government, legislation and civic participation · CCSE 2026

**In Spanish, as in the exam:** ¿Cuántas firmas, como mínimo, deben recoger los ciudadanos para poder presentar una proposición de ley?

- a) 250 000. (250,000.)
- b) 100 000. (100,000.)
- c) 500 000. (500,000.) · Right answer

**Right answer:** c) 500 000.

## Why

To present a bill through the popular legislative initiative, at least 500,000 verified signatures are needed, according to the Constitution. With fewer signatures the proposal cannot be processed in the Congress.

Question 1049 of the Manual de preparación de la prueba CCSE 2026 © Instituto Cervantes: https://cervantes.org/sites/public/produccion/files/2026-10/manual-preparacion-prueba-ccse-2026.pdf

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