Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. An amending bill originates in the lower House of the Parliament. 2. The President cannot refuse assent to an amendment bill that has been passed.

• A. 1 is true but 2 is false,
• B. 2 is true but 1 is false.
• C. 1 and 2 both are true.
• D. 1 and 2 both are false.