Correct Answer:
B. By majority of the members present and voting
The correct answer is By majority of the members present and voting. This is a fundamental principle of parliamentary democracy. Unless the Constitution specifically provides otherwise (e.g., for constitutional amendments requiring a two-thirds majority), decisions in the National Assembly are typically made by a simple majority of the members who are present and cast their vote. This ensures that the will of the majority prevails in legislative and other procedural matters.
- A: By a single member's decision is incorrect; this would be autocratic and not democratic.
- C: By the President's discretion is incorrect; the President is not involved in the day-to-day decision-making process within the Assembly.
- D: By a unanimous vote is incorrect; while desirable, unanimity is rarely achievable and not a constitutional requirement for most decisions.