In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.

Q: Single transferable vote ( STV for short ) is a type of voting system .

A: The single transferable vote ( STV ) is a voting system designed to achieve proportional representation through ranked voting in multi-seat organizations or constituencies ( voting districts ) .
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Q: In the West ( from 1949 the Federal Republic of Germany ) , the Prussian lands went to North Rhine-Westphalia , Lower Saxony , Hesse , Rhineland-Palatinate and Schleswig-Holstein .

A: In the Western Zones of occupation , which became West Germany ( officially , the Federal Republic of Germany ) in 1949 , the former Prussian territories were divided up among North Rhine-Westphalia , Lower Saxony , Hesse , Rhineland-Palatinate and Schleswig-Holstein .
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Q: This organisation has no distinct legal status but seems to move towards a role of these cities as regional capitals outside of London .

A:
This organisation accords no distinct legal status on these councils over any other city council in England but appears to be organically moving towards some kind of recognition of their role as regional capitals outside London .
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