Original sentence: However, since the first ten of the amendments—the Bill of Rights—were ratified by the states simultaneously, it has in effect only been amended 18 times.Others contend that the small number reflects the difficulty of the amendment process, which they argue stifles needed reform.Some scholars attribute the relatively small number of amendments to the Constitution's simplicity and flexibility, in that it is written in broad terms that are continually being reinterpreted by the courts.The Constitution has a total of 27 amendments
Edited sentence: In that period, the first ten amendments, known collectively as the "Bill of Rights," were added.It is likely to be further revised in the future.Many scholars have noted the relatively small number of amendments to the Constitution.Others, however, believe that demographic shifts have given too much power to smaller states, thereby stifling what they contend is needed reform.Some attribute this to the simplicity of the Constitution and its flexibility, as it is continually reinterpreted by the courts.The Constitution has been amended on only eighteen occasions since 1791, as the first ten of twenty-seven amendments were ratified by the states simultaneously.The most sweeping changes occurred within two years of its adoption