It’s one of the propositions being put forward by teenagers at this year’s Youth Assembly.
De La Salle student Ben Jehan thinks Islanders should be able to debate and vote on each issue affecting them like they once did in Athens.
He’s pushing for a new voting system via an online app and says voter turnout in Argentina’s Buenos Aires, where they can vote online, was over 95% in 2013, compared to just 26% here in Jersey.
The Youth Assembly, now in its 18th year, aims to encourage young people to play a more active role in the democratic process in future but what will the 49 elected members who normally occupy the seats, think of the idea to get rid of them altogether?
Some of them will be in the House tomorrow to answer questions on a range of topics in the spotlight today including subsidies to private schools, the support currently available to rape victims and investment in Digital Jersey.
The students will also get to quiz the Chief Minister, Senator Ian Gorst for fifteen minutes.
Connétable Len Norman of St. Clement will preside over the Assembly and the Greffier of the States, Mr. Michael de la Haye, O.B.E will act as Clerk.