In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

Q: The local Ku Klux Klan , insurgent Confederate Army veterans , directed their violence at eradicating the Republican Party in the county , assassinating more than 150 Republican Party officials and other prominent African Americans as part of a successful campaign to retain white Democratic power in the county .

A: Ku Klux Klan members , including Confederate Army veterans , assassinated over 150 Republican Party officials and important African-Americans as part of a successful campaign to retain conservative white Democratic power .
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Q: The Tower of David ( , " Migda ́ l Davi ́ d " , , " Burj Da ̄ wu ̄ d " ) , also known as the Jerusalem Citadel , is an ancient citadel located near the Jaffa Gate entrance to western edge of the Old City of Jerusalem .

A: The Tower of David ( , " Migdal David " , , " Burj Daud " ) is an ancient citadel located in Jaffa Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem .
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Q: The Federal Council ( , , , ) is the seven-member executive council that constitutes the federal government of the Swiss Confederation and serves as the collective head of state and of government of Switzerland .

A:
The Swiss Federal Council ( , , , ) is the group of seven people who are the federal government of Switzerland .
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